Production Technician

Entergy Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy provider is looking for a technician to operate and maintain systems in a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and teamwork while developing skills in operations and maintenance. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant technical training or experience. Responsibilities include conducting safety meetings, performing inspections, and operating control systems, with opportunities for skill progression.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years experience in a CCGT facility in an Operations or Maintenance position preferred.
• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance and promote safety.
• Conduct job briefings and safety meetings.
• Perform inspections and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

Skills

Safety-oriented mindset

Operational round management

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-Year associate degree in Industrial Electronics or related field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Complex instrumentation equipment

Job description

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 be proactive in dealing with all agencies and 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 (where applicable), turbine controls, data acquisition, process controls, regulating devices, personal computers, troubleshooting, etc.
• Operational duties include, but 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 PM of mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS.

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.