Maintenance Operator- SMOC

Entergy; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Arkansas, LLC seeks a Maintenance Operator- SMOC at Osceola to maintain and troubleshoot power plant systems. Under supervision, you will inspect, repair, install, test and calibrate instrumentation and electrical equipment including meters, control modules, and safety devices.

This safety-sensitive role requires compliance with Fossil Safety Procedures, and may involve overtime and adjustment to plant conditions to support reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program or Journeyman Electrician’s License.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and repair power plant equipment.
• Perform lockout/tag out procedures for maintenance work.
• Operate and maintain instrumental and electrical systems and controls.
• Calibrate instrumentation and test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Be available for overtime and work in a power plant environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Lockout/Tagout

PLCs

Water chemistry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Instrument Technician program or Journeyman Electrician’s License

Tools

Fossil Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet)

AIMM (Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Job Title:

Maintenance Operator- SMOC

PS Job Title:

Maintenance Operator - SMOC

Work Place Flexibility:

Onsite

Legal Entity:

Entergy Arkansas, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose:

Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible to Understand and Maintain a Good Working Knowledge of the various Power Plant Technical Systems. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing highly complex instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical work involved in the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, installation, testing, adjustment and calibration of instrumentation and electrical equipment (e.g. meters and instruments, automatic combustion control equipment, regulating devices).

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and make repairs to power plant equipment. Perform Lockout/Tag out of equipment for maintenance work following the Fossil Tagging Procedure.


• Specific knowledge and use of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, regulating devices, and electrical equipment used in power plants.


• Be familiar with principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, pressure and level regulators and their controls, electrical distribution systems, and balance of plant systems.


• Comply with all Fossil Safety Procedures and Policies.


• Step-up to Temporary Supervisor or Contract Administrator position with responsibility for other employees and/or contractors.


• Be available to work overtime as needed. Be willing to work under unusual as well as normal working conditions pertaining to a power plant environment.


• Uses elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in generating plants. Troubleshoot, identify, and make repairs to the plant equipment including performing preventative maintenance tasks.


• Perform water chemistry analysis on the boiler makeup water system to ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges. Make adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blow down rates. Work with Operations and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program.


• Installs new control system equipment as required. Properly uses electrical and control system specific test equipment and other similar tools.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience


• Desired education level for the position: Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program or Journeyman Electrician’s License

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position:

• 5 years power plant operations and/or maintenance experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position:

• Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in the diagnoses and repair of instrument and control system malfunctions including: transmitters, gauges, switches, control valves, pneumatic actuators, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), plant or distributive control systems, instrument loops, flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, level probes, current meter, voltage meter, watt meter, digital recorders, and computers


• Proficient in the installation of instrumentation tubing including bending, cutting, and Swagelok fittings. Knowledge of fiber optic troubleshooting, terminations, and splicing. Understanding of elementary electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, flow diagrams, and general layout drawings.


• Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in the diagnosis and repair of electrical systems, including breakers, motor starters, motors, switchgear, and motor control centers.


• Proficient in the installation of electrical systems including conduit bending and cutting, installing panels, junction boxes, terminal strips, and termination of connections.


• The ability to lift 100lbs. The ability to lift and carry 50lbs.


• The ability to climb scaffolds, stairs and ladders.


• Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated. Must possess the initiative to perform task independently, provide timely and concise feedback upon request. Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals.


• Should possess basic computer knowledge to obtain the required skills needed to use the Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet Application) and AIMM (Maintenance Management System). Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position:

Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test.

Working Conditions/Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Primary Location:

Arkansas - Osceola Arkansas : Osceola

Job Function:

Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Relocation Option:

No Relocation Offered

Number of Openings:

1

Req ID:

124029

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

EEO Statement:

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Working Conditions:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.