Mechanical Technician

Entergy Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the clean energy transformation! This exciting role as a Maintenance Operator offers the chance to engage in a variety of maintenance tasks, including operating machine tools and performing welding. You will be part of a knowledgeable team dedicated to solving challenges in power generation while adhering to safety standards. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to sustainability, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector. If you are ready to contribute to a cleaner, smarter future, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Journeyman level Machinist/Millwright with 5+ years of experience required.
• Understanding of mechanical and electronic tools and systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and unscheduled call outs as needed.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems while ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Journeyman Machinist/Millwright

Welding

Electrical Inspection/Repair

Equipment Troubleshooting

Safety Standards Compliance

Computer Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Machine Tool Equipment

Bridgeport

Lathe

Measuring Devices

Job description

At Entergy, we’ve been planning for the future for more than 100 years. We’ve experienced a lot of change, generating power first from sawdust to splitting atoms, harnessing sunlight, and using abundant, clean and efficient natural gas. We are leading the clean energy transformation for the utility industry and continue to explore alternative technologies.

We are on the verge of a monumental technology convergence, where reality swiftly catches up to possibility. The utility of the future does much more than keep the lights on and the gas flowing. Its knowledgeable and skillful workforce will solve challenges and fuel a brighter, smarter, cleaner, and more prosperous future for everyone.

Having the lowest retail electricity rates of any utility in the United States drives economic growth within Entergy’s region, a key ingredient to sustained growth for any utility. We also believe a diverse workforce committed to personal and professional growth is critical to our success. We place a high priority on developing talent to meet current and future needs, giving employees opportunities to grow their careers their way. We’ve committed over the next three decades to reduce our carbon emissions from our operations to net-zero by 2050.

Entergy’s Power Generation group operates a fleet of more than 30 owned, leased, or operated natural gas, coal, oil hydro, solar and petroleum coke plants, with a total engineering capacity exceeding 20,000 megawatts. Entergy continues to build or acquire megawatts from new hydrogen capable natural gas units, solar, wind and other technologies to complement its existing megawatts of nuclear, natural gas, coal, oil, hydroelectric, and solar facilities.

* This position will be filled as a Maintenance Operator II, Maintenance Operator III, Maintenance Operator, or Mechanical Technician based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidates. *

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Perform routine maintenance tasks and be available for unscheduled call outs.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary skill is a Journeyman Machinist/Millwright capable of operating machine tool equipment which includes a bridgeport and lathe. Responsible for performing large and small equipment alignment.
• Welding may be required along with other multi-skill activities. During unit outages, provide contractor management, quality control, cost management and schedule management.
• Perform other maintenance multi-skill activities which include minor electrical, instrument and controls work/inspection/repair.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and diagnose equipment problems.
• Apply understanding of power plant systems, starting & stopping equipment, isolating & restoring equipment for maintenance and monitoring turbine generators and large pumps.
• Ensure safety standards and practices are adhered to for the protection of personnel and equipment in accordance with Corporate, Environmental, Plant & OSHA policies, procedures & regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Maintenance Operator II: 0-2 years’ experience in operations or similar field or entry level with a background in process technology or instrumentation.
• Maintenance Operator III: 2-3 years’ experience in operations or similar field.
• Maintenance Operator: 3 years’ experience in operations or similar field.
• Mechanical Technician: 5 years power plant operations and/or maintenance experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Journeyman level Machinist/Millwright is primary skill (minimum 5 years, desired 10 years).
• Understanding of the principles of mechanical/electronic tools, instruments, controls, measuring devices, gauges, mechanical equipment, and piping systems.
• Familiarity with the principles of operation of steam boilers, turbine-generators, motors, pumps, heaters, water chemistry equipment and simple loop controls.
• Ability to understand & operate a personal computer.
• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test.

Company Testing Requirement:

• Successful completion of the POSS/MASS test.
• Candidates selected to take the POSS/MASS test will be invited via e-mail. *MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL*

Primary Location: Texas-Orange, Texas: Orange
Job Function: Power Plant Operations
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 118293
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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

EEO 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.

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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.