Maintenance Operator

Entergy•Greenville, MS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a member of a rotating shift, working under the direction of a Plant Supervisor. The role involves performing operating functions such as monitoring and operating power plant equipment, understanding power plant systems, starting and stopping equipment, isolating and safety tagging equipment for maintenance, and monitoring water chemistry. The Maintenance Operator is responsible for performing routine operator rounds and lubricating plant rotating equipment. They must be familiar with plant environmental procedures and ensure units operate within specifications, while maintaining a high level of Safety, Reliability, Efficiency, and cost. The role includes working through an Operational Skills Development Plan to gain specific knowledge of plant equipment and progress through Maintenance Operator levels up to Operations Technician, Plant Technician (Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Skills), or Plant Technician (Mechanical Skills).

Requirements

High school diploma
0 - 2 years of experience in an operations or similar field, or entry level with a background in Process Technology or Instrumentation
Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants
Knowledge of the principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo-generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, pressure and level regulators and their controls, and auxiliary systems
The ability to lift 100 lbs
The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
The ability to climb scaffolds, stairs and ladders
Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated
Must possess the initiative to perform task independently, provide timely and concise feedback upon request
Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals
Basic computer knowledge to obtain the required skills needed to use the Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet Application) and AIMM (Maintenance Management System)
Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test

Nice To Haves

Process Technology/Instrumentation college degree or equivalent work experience
Power plant and or maintenance experience
Equipment operation experience

Responsibilities

Performing operating functions including continuous monitoring of equipment, operating valves, understanding power plant systems, starting and stopping of equipment, isolating and restoring equipment for maintenance following a Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedure, and monitoring boiler water chemistry.
Using elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in generating plants.
Troubleshooting, identifying, and making repairs to plant equipment, including performing preventative maintenance tasks.
Applying knowledge and experience with principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, pressure and level regulators and their controls, and auxiliary systems.
Complying with environmental rules and regulations.
Following safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Participating in the Monthly Safety Meeting, and being open to participation on the Safety Committee or the Awareness Team.
Performing preventative maintenance activities, which include simple electrical, instrument, and mechanical work/inspection and repair.
Interfacing and communicating with internal and external organizations/customers (dispatchers, directors, contractors, etc.).
Stepping up to Temporary Supervisor or Contract Administrator position during unit outages or other emergent work, with responsibility for other employees and/or contractors to provide contractor management, quality control, cost management, and schedule management.
Working a rotating shift.
Working overtime at times when shift coverage is required due to unexpected circumstances.
Being willing and able to work under unusual as well as normal working conditions pertaining to a power plant environment.

Benefits

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.
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 his or her behalf.
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.
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.
Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.