Power Plant Mechanical Technician & Maintenance Expert

Entergy Corporation; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX is seeking a Maintenance Operator II - Mechanical Technician to perform mechanical maintenance, welding, alignments, and troubleshooting on power plant equipment at the Willis site. The role requires reading prints, using shop machines, and operating cranes.

You will work under general supervision, with opportunities to advance to a temporary supervisor, and must be flexible for overtime in a plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Associate’s degree in Welding, Machinist, or Mechanics.
• 5 years power plant experience or equivalent in mechanical maintenance.
• 3 years in an Industrial Mechanical Role or similar field.
• 5 years of experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and repair 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, hand tools, shop machines, welding, laser alignment tools, and overhead cranes.
• Be familiar with principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, and valves of all types.
• Comply with all Fossil Safety Procedures and Policies.
• Step-up to Temporary Supervisor.
• Be available to work overtime as needed in a power plant environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding GTAW

Welding SMAW

Reading prints

Overhead crane

Rigging

Troubleshooting

Drill press

Lathe

Pumps and piping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Welding, Machinist, or Mechanics

Tools

Drill press

Lathe

Grinder

Hand tools

Power tools

Threader

Overhead crane

Measuring tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX is seeking a Maintenance Operator II - Mechanical Technician to perform mechanical maintenance, welding, alignments, and troubleshooting on power plant equipment at the Willis site. The role requires reading prints, using shop machines, and operating cranes.

You will work under general supervision, with opportunities to advance to a temporary supervisor, and must be flexible for overtime in a plant environment.