Maintenance Operator

PS Job Title: Maintenance Operator Work Place Flexibility: Onsite  Legal Entity:  Entergy Mississippi, LLC     JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:   Member of a rotating shift working under the direction of a Plant Supervisor. Responsible for performing operating functions which includes monitoring and operating power plant equipment, is knowledgeable in power plant systems, starting and stopping equipment, isolating and safety tagging equipment for maintenance activities, and monitoring water chemistry. Responsible for performing routine operator rounds and performing lubrication to plant rotating equipment as required. Is familiar with plant environmental procedures and ensure units operate within specifications. Operate and maintain units while maintaining a high level of Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and cost. Work through 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).       JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for performing operating functions which includes 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

Uses elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in generating plants

Troubleshoot, identify, and make repairs to the plant equipment including performing preventative maintenance tasks

Applies 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

Knowledgeable in and complies to environmental rules and regulations

Knowledgeable in and follows safety policies, practices and procedures

Participate in the Monthly Safety Meeting, and open to participation on the Safety Committee or the Awareness Team

Performs preventative maintenance activities which include simple electrical, instrument and mechanical work/inspection and repair

Interface / communicate with internal and external organizations/customers (dispatchers, directors, contractors, etc.)

During unit outages or other emergent work, step-up to Temporary Supervisor or Contract Administrator position with responsibility for other employees and/or contractors to provide contractor management, quality control, cost management and schedule management

Work a rotating shift

Work overtime at times when shift coverage is required due to unexpected circumstances

Be willing and able to work under unusual as well as normal working conditions pertaining to a power plant environment

High school diploma

Process Technology/Instrumentation college degree or equivalent work experience

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