Maintenance Operator- SMOC

Entergy Corporation; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EntergyOsceola site is seeking a Maintenance Operator - SMOC to perform highly complex instrumentation, electrical and mechanical work on power plant systems. Responsibilities include inspection, troubleshooting, repair, installation, testing and calibration of instrumentation and electrical equipment.

The role is safety sensitive with mandatory drug testing. Candidates should have 5+ years in power plant operations/maintenance and strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical distribution,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
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Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and repair power plant equipment, including lockout/tagout.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical instruments and electrical equipment used in power plants.
• Comply with Fossil Safety Procedures and Policies.
• Be available for overtime and variable conditions in a power plant environment.
• Install new control system equipment and use test equipment.

Skills

Power plant operations

Maintenance experience

Instrumentation and controls

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Team oriented

Computer literacy (Fossil Applications

Education

Instrument Technician Program

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

Swagelok fittings

Fiber-optic troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

P&ID/loop diagrams

Job description

Maintenance Operator - SMOC

Location: Osceola, Arkansas, United States

Company: Entergy

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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and make repairs to power plant equipment, including performing Lockout/Tag out of equipment for maintenance work following the Fossil Tagging Procedure.
• Apply 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 and be willing to work under unusual as well as normal working conditions pertaining to a power plant environment.
• Use 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 by controlling chemical feed and/or blow‑down rates and work with Operations and water‑treatment vendors to monitor the overall chemistry program.
• Install new control system equipment as required; properly use electrical and control system specific test equipment and other similar tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Desired education level: graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program or Journeyman Electrician’s License.
• Minimum of 5 years power plant operations and/or maintenance experience.
• Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in the diagnosis and repair of instrument and control system malfunctions, including transmitters, gauges, switches, control valves, pneumatic actuators, programmable logic controllers, 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, lift and carry 50lbs, and climb scaffolds, stairs and ladders.
• Must be team oriented and self‑motivated, possess initiative to perform tasks independently, provide timely and concise feedback upon request, and possess a winning attitude to achieve departmental, plant and corporate goals.
• Should possess basic computer knowledge to use Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet Application) and AIMM (Maintenance Management System).

Certificates & Licenses

Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Physical requirements include the ability to lift 100lbs, lift and carry 50lbs, and climb scaffolds, stairs and ladders.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 Companies employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

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