Production Technician III - CRO, Sr.

Entergy; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Production Technician III in Willis, Texas, to operate and maintain systems in a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine facility. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, participating in safety meetings, and performing complex inspections.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Industrial Electronics or equivalent experience and possess strong communication skills. This role requires the ability to effectively troubleshoot and manage technical systems in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years' experience in CCGT facility in Operations or Maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex systems.
• Experience with power plant operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain systems associated with a CCGT facility.
• Perform inspections and calibrations of instrumentation equipment.
• Conduct job briefings and safety meetings for staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interpret P&IDs

Knowledge of plant systems

Education

2-Year Associate's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Production Technician III - CRO, Sr.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance and proactively manage agency relationships to avoid reportable violations.
• Participate in the multi‑year Production Technician multi‑skill progression plan to develop key maintenance and operations skills; upon completion, be prepared to meet board operator qualification.
• Conduct and participate in job briefings and safety meetings, and be responsible for Contractor Safety and for conducting Contractor Safety Orientations as needed.
• Apply knowledge of plant systems, burner controls (where applicable), turbine controls, data acquisition, process controls, regulating devices, personal computers, and troubleshooting.
• Perform operational duties, including operating the control board, making operational rounds, performing PM/PDM activities, managing HRSG water chemistry, and conducting CEMS monitoring and calibrations.
• 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; conduct mechanical work related to inspection, repair, and installation of instrumentation and electrical equipment, and light PM of mechanical systems.

Minimum Education

• 2‑Year Associate's Degree in Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation/Controls, Production/Process Technology, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience

• PTECH III: 0–2 years’ experience in a CCGT facility in Operations or Maintenance, or 4 years of power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.
• PTECH II – CRO, SR: 2–5 years’ experience in a CCGT facility in Operations or Maintenance, or 5 years of power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.
• Either the minimum education or minimum experience requirement must be met.

Minimum Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting evaluation results to supervision.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend P&ID’s, electrical schematics, network diagrams, and OEM manuals.

Certifications/Licensing

• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS Test.

Desired Experience

• CCGT Power Plant experience.
• Control Room Operator experience.

Location

Willis, Texas.

Travel

Up to 25% travel.

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.