Entergy Corporation

Technical Support Specialist (Utility Power Plant)

Entergy Corporation • $95K — $143K *
Sterlington, LA 71280In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience required; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 2-4 years (Tech Spec II), 4-6 years (Tech Spec III), or 5-7 years (Tech Spec Sr) of power plant experience required based on position level.
  • Project management experience is a plus, especially for senior roles.
  • Knowledge of steam boilers and turbine/generator operations, along with auxiliary systems.
  • Ability to read schematics and troubleshooting processes effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Determine technical work requirements and special permit applicability.
  • Review and audit work performed by various teams, proposing improvements for efficiency.
  • Act as a communication bridge between different departments, ensuring seamless collaboration.
  • Propose design changes and analyze cost-benefit scenarios for tools and processes.
  • Lead special projects, overseeing regulatory compliance and project management essentials.

Benefits

  • Work in a team-oriented, supportive environment.
  • Opportunity for growth, with varying levels of responsibility based on experience.
  • Exposure to project management responsibilities and leadership roles.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in utility power operations.
  • Potential for mentorship from experienced colleagues in the field.
Full Job Description
PS Job Title: Technical Support Specialist (Utility Power Plant)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

***Can be filled as Tech Spec II, III, or Sr, based on experience level.***

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of utility power boilers and turbine/generator equipment including providing technical support/direction to plant operations, engineering, and ICE technicians. The expected responsibilities will include Reading Prints & Schematics, Troubleshooting and Maintaining Plant Electrical and I & C related equipment. A basic understanding of a distributed computer system which consists of multiple software components that are on multiple computers but operated as a single system. Ability to lead/manage projects and provide contract/contractor management. In addition, reviews technical work documents and ensures they comply with internal and external requirements. Makes recommendations and charts a course of action to management when documents do not adhere to requirements.

Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Determines special technical work requirements and incorporates into work documents. Determines applicability of various special permits.
  • Performs reviews and audits of work performed by various organizations. Proposes time saving tooling and work methods. Conducts technical pre-job planning meetings. Develops and revises technical procedures in accordance with current regulatory and administrative requirements.
  • Enhances communications by acting as a liaison between various work groups. Performs work in progress and post-job reviews for inclusion into technical job history files and uses this information when planning similar future work. Organizes, assembles, and maintains technical job history files to aid in future planning and estimating.
  • Proposes design changes to improve station and personnel efficiency. Performs cost benefit analysis to evaluate tools, equipment, and processes for potential implementation.
  • Will be assigned a leadership role for special projects and assist the regulatory & compliance support process for plant operations including project development, basic project controls (budget, schedule, cost tracking) and work management.
  • Provide business, analytical and planning support for Fossil Operations. Support the strategic and tactical business planning process. Research issues, perform analysis and synthesize results into findings and recommendations. Duties will include the framing of issues, development of reports and presentations for lead team management. Communicates technical information, concepts and ideas verbally and in writing.


Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position
  • High school diploma required, or equivalent work experience.
    • Desired: Bachelor's Degree.


Minimum experience required of the position
  • Tech Spec II: 2-4 years of power plant or relevant technical experience.
  • Tech Spec III: 4-6 years of power plant or relevant technical experience.
  • Tech Spec Sr: 5 to 7 years in a high-paced environment such as a power plant.
    • Desired: Project management experience and experience managing projects, processes and people


Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
  • 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.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants.
  • The ability to read Prints & Schematics, Troubleshooting and Maintaining Plant Electrical and I & C related equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot process control logic.
  • Possess a basic knowledge of distributed computer systems and the ability to manipulate the control system.
  • The ability to lift 100lbs.
  • The ability to lift and carry 50lbs (up to 33% of the time).
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Understand written and verbal communications and basic writing skills.
  • Desired:
    • ABB Infi90 DCS and/or Emerson Ovation DCS & GE MarkVIe Turbine Control System functional knowledge


Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position
  • None


Other Attributes

Functional Knowledge - Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise - Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Problem Solving - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Impact - Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Primary Location: Louisiana-Sterlington Louisiana : Sterlington
Job Function: Corporate
MRV Minimum Salary: $95,000.00
MRV Maximum Salary: $143,000.00
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124120
PS Job Title: Technical Support Specialist (Utility Power Plant)
Hiring Manager: John W Addison
Recruiter: Shaun Johnson
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

About Entergy Corporation

Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power.

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Learn more about Entergy Corporation
Size
1,357 employees
Market Cap
$23.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1913
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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