Control Operations Coordinator Lead (Willis, Texas, United States)

Entergy•Willis, TX

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assigning work and providing work direction to employees on same shift. Ensures the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the plant to meet system needs. Accountable for reporting to Team Leaders any equipment or employee issues as well as overseeing after hours contractor activities as required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of Power Plant experience preferably in Operations
Strong knowledge of technology and use of computer
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks
Leadership skills and decision making skills.
Ability to lead multiple activities and changing priorities
Ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated and dependable team player
Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards
Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets
Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of Power Plant Operations experience
Supercritical Boiler operating experience
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change
Ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams as required
Operations Technician progression level of knowledge, skills and ability

Responsibilities

Ensures assigned work within the plant results in safe and reliable operation
Facilitates and coordinates Shift Safety meetings / Job Briefings for all personnel on the same shift
Promotes and ensures a safe work environment, including use of Human Performance tools
Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and policies for all employees working the same shift
Provides work direction in regard to daily operations and maintenance activities for employees assigned to same shift while working a rotating 12 hour shift schedule
Works overtime as required
Works with Team Leaders, Planner Schedulers, and Engineers to develop work packages for shift employees and determine material requirements as necessary
Makes real time decisions and provides work direction in regard to the operation of the equipment in a safe, efficient and reliable manner, at times under critical and stressful situations
Operates boiler, turbine, and generator manually during emergencies
Performs startup and shutdown functions of boiler, turbine, generator and associated equipment as required per instructions from the Energy Management Organization Dispatchers
When un-planned absences occur after hours, ensures adequate shift coverage through contact of other qualified personnel
Provides leadership within the workgroup including mentoring and training others and ensuring their performance of assigned tasks
Reports on training activities of employees assigned to same shift to Team Leaders
Takes responsibility for overseeing contractors, particularly during after-hours operations/maintenance
Provide "fill- in" Coverage for Operations Team Lead when needed
Ensures units are operated in compliance with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, Environmental, NERC/CIP, etc.
Serves as a subject matter expert for the Boiler, Turbine, Generator and associated areas
Provides work direction on related surveillances and startup testing
Oversees employees assigned to same shift to ensure adherence to shift operations and maintenance procedures
Communicates in real time with the Energy Management Organization Dispatchers on an on-going basis to operate units as required to meet system needs