Production Technician

Entergy; Holly Ridge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in Holly Ridge, Louisiana, is looking for a Production Technician to operate and maintain systems at a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility. Candidates should have safety awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The role involves performing inspections, ensuring safety compliance, and engaging in team meetings. Ideal applicants will possess a high school diploma and relevant experience or education in industrial electronics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate degree in Industrial Electronics or related field is preferred.
• Experience in a CCGT facility or power plant operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain systems of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine facility.
• Ensure safety compliance and engage in job safety meetings.
• Perform inspections, calibrations, and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Knowledge of plant systems

Instrumentation equipment inspection

Mechanical work skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-Year associate degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Production Technician

Work Place Flexibility

Onsite

Legal Entity

Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

Job Summary / Purpose

Operate and maintain systems associated with a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility while demonstrating safety awareness and direction that will continuously improve performance by employees and contractors through the use and strict adherence to procedures and processes.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Foster the importance of a safety-oriented culture.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and proactively deal with all agencies to avoid reportable violations.
• Required participation in the multi‑year Production Technician multi‑skill progression plan to develop key skills in maintenance and operations.
• Upon completion the employee should have the desire, aptitude and ability to meet board operator qualification.
• Conduct and participate in job briefings and safety meetings.
• Be responsible for Contractor Safety and conduct Contractor Safety Orientations as needed.
• Apply understanding and knowledge of plant systems, burner controls, turbine controls, data acquisition, process controls, regulating devices, personal computers, troubleshooting, etc.
• Operational duties include, but are not limited to, operating the control board, making operational rounds, performing PM/PDM activities, HRSG water chemistry, CEMS monitoring and calibrations.
• Apply skills to perform inspections, calibrations, installations, repairs, diagnostics, testing and troubleshooting of complex instrumentation equipment and regulating devices in a CCGT facility, alone and as part of a team.
• Perform mechanical work involved in inspection, repair and installation of instrumentation and electrical equipment, and light preventive maintenance of mechanical systems.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2‑Year associate degree in Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation/Controls or Production/Process Technology and 0‑2 years of experience in a CCGT facility in an Operations or Maintenance position.
• OR
• 2 years of power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required for the Position

• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS.

Primary Location

Louisiana-Holly Ridge, Louisiana: Holly Ridge

Job Function

Corporate

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Union Description/Code

Not specified.

Req ID

122962

Safety Sensitive Position

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

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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

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.

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. If you are an individual with a disability and are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please 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 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 by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Work Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects 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 by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Authorization to Work in the United States

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.

Testing

EEI testing is used to assess abilities and skills needed for this job. Fit‑for‑Duty testing may also be required. Test details are provided under qualifications.