Operations Technician

Entergy Corporation; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX is seeking an Operations Technician to join a rotating shift focused on safe, reliable plant operation. You will monitor power plant equipment, start and stop units, and maintain water chemistry while performing routine rounds.

This role offers progression through Maintenance Operator levels up to Operations Technician, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree preferred in Process Technology, Instrumentation, or Electronics.
• 0–2 years of experience in Operations or a related field; entry level accepted.
• Power plant operations, equipment operation, or maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate turbine, generator and boiler systems safely in a rotating shift.
• Monitor equipment, start/stop units, and maintain water chemistry.
• Perform routine operator rounds and lubrication of rotating equipment.
• Ensure units operate within safety and environmental procedures.
• Prepare records and reports and perform housekeeping duties.

Skills

Mechanical measuring devices

Boiler operation knowledge

Safety procedures

Environmental compliance

Electrical troubleshooting

Equipment operation experience

Education

High school diploma

Associates: Process Technology/Instrumentation/Electronics

Job description

Job Title: Operations Technician

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

*** This position will be filled as a Maintenance Operator, Maintenance Operator 1, 2, 3, 4, or Journeyman Maintenance Operator based up on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. ***

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Member of a rotating shift working under the direction of a Plant Supervisor. Responsible for performing operating functions which includes monitoring and operating power plant equipment, is knowledgeable in power plant systems, starting and stopping equipment, isolating and safety tagging equipment for maintenance activities, and monitoring water chemistry. Responsible for performing routine operator rounds and performing lubrication to plant rotating equipment as required. Is familiar with plant environmental procedures and ensure units operate within specifications. Operate and maintain units while maintaining a high level of Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and cost. Work through Operational Skills Development Plan to gain specific knowledge of plant equipment and progress through Maintenance Operator levels up to Operations Technician.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Place in-service, or remove from service, and operate in a safe manner, turbine, generator and boiler systems and related auxiliary equipment such as fuel facilities, valves, traps, regulators, desuperheaters, heaters, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and related piping systems containing water, steam, air, and other fluids or gases, station service electric circuits, oil circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, disconnecting switches, transformers, storage batteries, motor generator sets, indicating and recording instruments, etc., install and maintain simple mechanical measuring devices and control equipment such as pressure gauges, thermometers, thermocouples, instrument piping and simple regulating and control devices, install and maintain simple electric circuits in conduit or open wiring, lighting fixtures, motors and other electrical auxiliaries, install and maintain simple mechanical equipment, such as small piping layouts, valves, fuel pumps, small centrifugal pumps, steam traps, heat exchange apparatus, building fixtures, tanks, air removal equipment, ejectors, etc.

• Check functioning of governors and controls, perform simple operations in connection with general test work on boilers, turbines, pumps, condensers, heat exchange equipment, cooling towers, piping, draft equipment, instruments and controls and other related mechanical equipment, clean and inspect motors including check of clearances and insulation resistance and change of oil as required. perform simple operations in connection with general maintenance work on boilers, turbines, pumps, condensers, heat exchange equipment, cooling towers, piping, draft equipment, buildings, and other related mechanical equipment.

• Check bearing temperatures and equipment for proper operation, perform simple operations requiring some precision with hand bench and power tools.

• Test electrical circuits and equipment for insulation resistance, perform simple operations requiring little precision, with machine tools such as drill presses, pipe and bolt threading machines, band saws, punch or shears, etc.

• Check and adjust running clearances on main turbine, analyze flue gas samples and perform routine tests on instruments and controls, renew lamps, fuses, sockets, etc., perform routine tasks such as packing valves and pumps. Replace gauge glasses, cut gaskets, reseat valves, form simple tools, fabricate metal parts, etc.

• Change over fuels, diagnose and correct minor electric trouble of secondary equipment not involving continuity of service, diagnose and correct minor mechanical trouble of secondary equipment not involving continuity of service.

• Maintain proper combustion, assist in laboratory work as directed, make routine test and inspections of storage batteries, inspect and maintain fire-fighting apparatus.

• Operate the control room under emergency conditions.

• Prepare records and reports.

• Perform necessary housekeeping.

• Performs preventative maintenance activities which include simple electrical, instrument and mechanical work/inspection and repair.

• Work overtime at times when shift coverage is required due to unexpected circumstances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma.

• Preferred:

• Associates: Process Technology, Instrumentation and Controls, or Electronics college degree or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience:

• 0 - 2 years of experience in Operations or similar field.

• Entry level with a background in Process Technology/Instrumentation.

• Preferred:

• Equipment Operation experience.

• Power Plant and/or Maintenance experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants.

• Knowledge of the principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo-generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, pressure and level regulators and their controls, and auxiliary systems.

• Knowledgeable in and complies to environmental rules and regulations.

• Knowledgeable in and follows safety policies, practices and procedures.

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test.

• Candidates selected to take the POSS MASS Test will be invited via e-mail. MONITOR YOUR SPMA/JUNK FOLDER

Primary Location: Texas-Willis Texas : Willis

Job Function : Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Relocation Option:

Union description/code : GTX-Fossil

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 125458

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

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. 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 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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.

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

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