Maintenance Operator IV - IC&E Technician

About the role

The incumbent will be responsible for understanding and maintaining a good working knowledge of the various Power Plant Technical Systems. This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, maintain, and make repairs to power plant equipment.
• Perform Lockout/Tag out of equipment for maintenance work following the Fossil Tagging Procedure.
• Be familiar with principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, pressure and level regulators and their controls, electrical distribution systems, and balance of plant systems.
• Comply with all Fossil Safety Procedures and Policies.
• Step-up to Temporary Supervisor.
• Be available to work overtime as needed.
• Be willing to work under unusual as well as normal working conditions pertaining to a power plant environment.
• Perform water chemistry analysis on the boiler makeup water system to ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges.
• Make adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blow down rates.
• Work with Operations and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program.
• Installs new control system equipment as required.
• Properly uses electrical and control system specific test equipment and other similar tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an operations or similar field for Maintenance Operator III, 3 years’ experience in operations or similar field for Maintenance Operator, or 5 years power plant experience or equivalent experience in a plant similar to a power plant for IC&E Technician.

Skills

• Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in the diagnoses and repair of instrument and control system malfunctions.
• Proficient in the installation of instrumentation tubing including bending, cutting, and Swagelok fittings.
• Knowledge of fiber optic troubleshooting, terminations, and splicing.
• Understanding of elementary electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, flow diagrams, and general layout drawings.
• Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in the diagnosis and repair of electrical systems, including breakers, motor starters, motors, switchgear, and motor control centers.
• Ability to read Prints & Schematics, Troubleshooting and Maintaining Plant Electrical and I & C related equipment.
• Proficient in the installation of electrical systems including conduit bending and cutting, installing panels, junction boxes, terminal strips, and termination of connections.
• The ability to lift 100lbs.
• The ability to lift and carry 50lbs.
• 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).

Qualifications

• Desired: Associate's Degree in I&C or Electrical or equivalent Technical degree.
• Desired: Experience in operations and maintenance of distributed control systems.
• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test.