Job Title: Programs Engineer

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) 

This position may be filled as an Engineer II, III, Senior or Senior Lead, based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Based on qualifications, this position may also work out of any Entergy Nuclear site including our nuclear division hearquarters in Jackson, MS, Arkansas Nuclear One - Russellville, AR, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station - Port Gibson, MS, River Bend Station - St Francisville, LA, or Waterford 3 - Killona, LA (outside New Orleans).*

Job Summary/Purpose:

Conducts routine Programs engineering activities and ensures the safety of nuclear components at Entergy nuclear plants in a safe, cost effective and efficient way.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establish/Maintain criteria (Program Scoping, Operating Requirements,  Testing Requirements, Tracking/Trending, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain design standards and Program documents (Fleet Program Procedures, Central/Site Program Procedures, etc.).
• Establish or implement industry-accepted methodologies based on specific licensing commitments and/or EPRI/Owners Group methodology.
• Actively participate and seek leadership position in Interface with the respective owners groups., users groups, ASME OM Code groups, USNRC, INPO, EPRI and other organizations as necessary.
• Interface with site CMS valve engineers on a Fleet wide basis.
• Interface with Fleet as necessary to ensure engineer and maintenance collaboration to maximize Fleet equipment reliability.
• Interface with industry peers to share OE and collaborate on industry initiates, etc.
• Evaluate and direct actions in response to changing regulatory requirements (for example, Generic Letters, Part 21) and industry issues (such as operating experience).
• Perform design basis reviews/evaluations for Provide appropriate reference materials to personnel performing or reviewing calculations, establishing and tracking specific settings, and performing other related engineering tasks, such as engineer evaluations.
• Trend and evaluate performance data and issue periodic trending reports.
• Identify inputs needed to update the Programs.
• Develop Outage Scope based on ASME OM Code/Commitments/Entergy Program Requirements.
• Support Fleet emergent issues as necessary.
• Provide outage support for activities as requested by Sites and Fleet Management.
• Develop/maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities including setting the appropriate frequency.
• Develop and issue post outage KPI reports.
• Maintain Program Notebooks (LAN Drive).

Additional Skills and Responsibilities:

• Ability to use analytical techniques necessary to handle moderate to complex outages, projects, and assignments. 
• Ability to apply use engineering specifications and standards, codes and regulations to performance of job duties. 
• Analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and/or outage/project schedule. 
• Be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively using technical reports and presentations.
• Support and participate in the Emergency Plan Organization, and Corrective Action Program activities as assigned, and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role. 
• Perform all duties, and work with other employees in a safe manner, in compliance with appropriate company safety policies and rules.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education required of the position:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or other closely related scientific discipline / physical science generally associated with power plant operations, or equivalent work experience (equivalent experience is defined as demonstrated success at the Engineer / Technical Specialist level.)

Minimum experience required of the position:

• Engineer II: 2+ years experience (1year with a M.S.)
• Engineer III: 4+ years experience
• Senior Engineer: 6+ years experience (5+ years with PE)
• Senior Lead Engineer: 10+ years of experience (8+ years with a M.S./PMP/P.E.)

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

Good to excellent communication skills. Experience/proficiency in PC use and applications, depending upon engineering level.

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Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Arkansas : Russellville || Louisiana : Killona || Louisiana : St. Francisville || Mississippi : Jackson || Mississippi : Port Gibson 
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 116843
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: 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.

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Additional Responsibilities: 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.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.  41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

Pay Transparency Notice:

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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.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test.  The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions.  Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon ID:  entergy, password:  practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.