Production Technician (R.I.C.E. Technology) - Power Generation

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Technician to operate and maintain systems at a cutting-edge power plant. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, conducting inspections, and troubleshooting complex instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems and mechanical understanding of engines, with opportunities for skill progression. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering essential services and enhancing performance through strict adherence to safety and operational procedures. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment while contributing to vital energy solutions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience with DCS/PLC control systems and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain systems in a power plant facility.
• Conduct inspections and troubleshooting of instrumentation equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting AC/DC Circuits

Reading Electrical Schematics

Mechanical Understanding of Engines

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Industrial Electronics

Tools

DCS/PLC Control Systems

Instrumentation Equipment

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

* This position may be filled by a Production Technician (P-Tech) III, II, or I based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. *

* This position may be filled on day maintenance or rotating shift based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.*

JOB SUMMARY/DESCRIPTION:

Operate and maintain systems associated with a Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) power plant 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:

1. Maintain regulatory compliance and be proactive in dealing with all agencies and avoid reportable violations.
2. 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.
3. Conduct and participate in job briefings and safety meetings.
4. Be responsible for Contractor Safety and conduct Contractor Safety Orientations as needed.
5. Applies understanding and knowledge of plant systems, advanced diesel engine controls, data acquisition, process controls, regulating devices, personal computers, troubleshooting, etc.
6. Operational duties include, but not limited to, operating the control board, making operational rounds, performing PM/PDM activities, diesel engine cooling water chemistry, CEMS monitoring and calibrations.
7. Applies skills to perform inspections, calibrations, installations, repairs, diagnostics, testing and troubleshooting of complex instrumentation equipment and regulating devices in a RICE facility, alone and as part of a team.
8. Perform mechanical work involved in inspection, repair and installation of instrumentation and electrical equipment, and light PM of mechanical systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* Either the minimum education or minimum experience requirements must be met by the applicant for job consideration.*

• High School Diploma
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation/Controls or Production/Process Technology or equivalent work experience.

P-Tech III: 0 - 2 years of experience in a facility in an operations or maintenance position; or at least 4 years of power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.

P-Tech II-I: 2 – 5 years of experience in a facility in an Operations or Maintenance position; or 5 years of power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.

• Experience with DCS/PLC control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, troubleshoot, replace, and repair Industrial Instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex AC/DC circuits along with a good mechanical understanding of reciprocating internal combustion engines.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be good at communicating, both verbal and written, the results of evaluation of assignments to supervision.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend P&ID's, electrical schematics, network diagrams and OEM manuals.

Minimum Certifications/Licensing/Testing:

• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test.
• *Candidates selected to take the POSS/MASS test will be invited via e-mail. PLEASE MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL.
• *If you are POSS/MASS test recommended, please note it on your resume.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana: New Orleans
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118436
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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

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.

Please note: 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.