Job Title: Production Technician

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC 

*This position may be filled as a Production Technician III, II, I, or CRO based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.*

JOB SUMMARY/DESCRIPTION:

Operate and maintain systems associated with a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility while demonstrating safety awareness and direction that will continuously improve performance by employees and contractors through the use and strict adherence to procedures and processes.  

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain regulatory compliance and be proactive in dealing with all agencies and avoid reportable violations.
• Required participation in the multi-year Production Technician multi skill progression plan to develop key skills in maintenance and operations. Upon completion the employee should have the desire, aptitude and ability to meet board operator qualification.
• Conduct and participate in job briefings and safety meetings. 
• Be responsible for Contractor Safety and conduct Contractor Safety Orientations as needed.
• Applies understanding and knowledge of plant systems, burner controls (where applicable), turbine controls, data acquisition, process controls, regulating devices, personal computers, troubleshooting, etc.
• Operational duties include, but not limited to, operating the control board, making operational rounds, performing PM/PDM activities, Water Plant & Ultra filtration/Reverse Osmosis operations & maintenance preferred, not required, CEMS monitoring and calibrations.
• Applies skills to perform inspections, calibrations, installations, repairs, diagnostics, testing and troubleshooting of complex instrumentation equipment and regulating devices in a CCGT facility, alone and as part of a team.
• Perform mechanical work involved in inspection, repair and installation of instrumentation and electrical equipment, and Preventive Maintenance/Corrective Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Minimum Education:

• 2 Year Associate's Degree in Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation/Controls or Production/Process Technology or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience:

• Production Technician III: 0 - 2 years of experience in a CCGT facility in an Operations or Maintenance position; OR 4 years of power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.
• Production Technician II – I: 2 - 5 years of experience in a CCGT facility in an Operations or Maintenance position; OR 5 years of power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.
• Production Technician CRO: 5+ years of experience in a CCGT facility in an Operations or Maintenance position; OR 10 years of power plant operations/maintenance/electrical experience.

***Either the minimum education or minimum experience requirements must be met by the applicant for job consideration.***

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be good at communicating, both verbal and written, the results of evaluation of assignments to supervision.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend P&ID's, electrical schematics, network diagrams and OEM manuals.

Minimum Certifications/Licensing/Testing:

• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS Test.
• Candidates selected for POSS/MASS testing will be invited via email. ***MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK FOLDER***

WORK CONDITIONS:

Employees are required to work 12 hour shifts with both day and night rotations. Working environment frequently requires exposure to extreme ambient conditions ranging from hot humid environments to freezing temperatures in winter months. Employees are required to climb stairs, ladders and walk or stand for extended periods. Overtime and callouts during holidays, nights and off days should be expected on a routine basis. Use of personal computer applications is necessary daily to log equipment data, log time worked and to communicate with various levels of our organization.  Skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are very beneficial.  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.

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Primary Location: Arkansas-Malvern Arkansas : Malvern 
Job Function: Power Plant Operations
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NBU-NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119813
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI 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.

Accessibility: 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. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

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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.

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.