Production Technician III - CRO

Entergy Corporation; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation is seeking a qualified individual to operate and maintain systems at a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility in Texas. This role emphasizes safety awareness and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and experience in operational roles. Responsibilities include operational duties, inspections, and participating in safety meetings. The position requires a proactive approach to maintenance and job compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-year Associate’s Degree in relevant fields or equivalent work experience.
• 0-2 years experience in a CCGT facility for P-Tech III.
• 2-5 years experience in a CCGT facility for P-Tech II.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CCGT facility systems.
• Conduct job briefings and safety meetings.
• Perform PM/PDM activities and inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of plant systems

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Instrumentation

Education

2-year Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electronics

High School diploma

Tools

Control board

Data acquisition systems

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

Maintain regulatory compliance and be proactive in dealing 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 qualifications.

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 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

• 2‑year Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation/Controls or Production/Process Technology or equivalent work experience
• High School graduate
• Program: P‑Tech III
  • 0‑2 years experience in a CCGT facility in an Operations or Maintenance position and a 2‑year associate degree (or equivalent) OR 4 years power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.
• Program: P‑Tech II –I
  • 2‑5 years experience in a CCGT facility in an Operations or Maintenance position and a 2‑year associate degree (or equivalent) OR 5 years power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.
• Program: P‑Tech CRO
  • 5+ years experience in a CCGT facility in an Operations or Maintenance position.
  • Training in power plant operations, power plant systems and power plant performance or corresponding technical degree from an accredited school.
  • Control room operational experience in drum type, supercritical, combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT), solar, wind, utility‑size batteries, reciprocating engines, hydro.
  • Recognized system‑wide as knowledgeable in power plant operations.

Employment Details

• Primary Location: Texas-OrangeTexas: Port Arthur || Texas: Orange
• Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Number of Openings: 1
• Req ID: 122301

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 their behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process, please submit 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.

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.

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.

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