Entergy Corporation Job Training Program or Employment

Power plant technician

ABOUT THE JOB

Responsible for the reliable and safe operation of utility power boilers and turbine/generator equipment including continuous monitoring and understanding of the equipment's normal operating parameters & limits. Uses a distributed computer system which consists of multiple software components that are on multiple computers, but operated as a single system. Builds on a thorough understanding of power plant systems and operating practices and following startup/shutdown procedures as well as providing instructions to operating and maintenance personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the reliable and safe operation of utility power boilers and turbine/generator equipment.
• Continuous monitoring and understanding of the equipment's normal operating parameters & limits.
• Use a distributed computer system for operations.
• Build on a thorough understanding of power plant systems and operating practices.
• Follow startup/shutdown procedures.
• Provide instructions to operating and maintenance personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read Prints & Schematics, Troubleshoot and Maintain Plant Electrical and I & C related equipment.
• Ability to climb scaffolds, stairs, and ladders.
• Team Oriented and Self-Motivated with the initiative to perform tasks independently.
• Provide timely and concise feedback upon request.
• Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals.
• Basic computer knowledge to use Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor and AIMM (Maintenance Management System).
• Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

1. The ability to read Prints & Schematics, Troubleshooting and Maintaining Plant Electrical and I & C related equipment.2. 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.3. Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals.4. Should possess 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).5. Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

0

OTHER

Nine Mile Point power station is an operating power station of at least 2440-megawatts (MW) in Nine Mile Point, LA.