Onsite Power Plant Mechanical Maintenance Operator II

Entergy; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX seeks a Maintenance Operator II - Mechanical Technician to perform hands-on mechanical maintenance at a fossil power plant in Willis, TX. You will maintain pumps, piping, valves, and related equipment, weld for repairs, and read prints to troubleshoot systems.

The role requires use of drill presses, lathes, manual and power tools, and rigging with overhead cranes, plus adherence to safety procedures and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of diagnosing and repairing pumps, valves, piping, bearings, rigging, and overhead lifting; ability to weld.
• Proficient with drill press, lathe, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices.
• Knowledge of welding, alignments, rigging, operating overhead and mobile cranes.
• Ability to read prints and troubleshoot and maintain plant mechanical equipment.
• Able to lift 100 lbs and to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Able to climb scaffolds, stairs, and ladders.
• Team oriented with initiative and reliability; capable of working independently with clear communication.
• Basic computer skills for Entergy Fossil applications and Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, and repair power plant equipment; perform Lockout/Tag out per procedures.
• Use mechanical measuring devices, shop machines, welding, laser alignment tools, and overhead cranes.
• Understand operation of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping, and valves.
• Comply with Fossil Safety Procedures and Policies.
• Step up to Temporary Supervisor when needed.
• Be available for overtime and adapt to plant conditions.

Skills

Pumps

Valves

Piping

Rigging

Overhead Cranes

Welding

Drill Press

Lathe

Power Tools

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Associate’s degree in Welding

Tools

Drill press

Lathe

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX seeks a Maintenance Operator II - Mechanical Technician to perform hands-on mechanical maintenance at a fossil power plant in Willis, TX. You will maintain pumps, piping, valves, and related equipment, weld for repairs, and read prints to troubleshoot systems.

The role requires use of drill presses, lathes, manual and power tools, and rigging with overhead cranes, plus adherence to safety procedures and willingness to work overtime as needed.