Technical Support Specialist (Utility Power Plant)

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.

Responsibilities

• Read prints and schematics, troubleshoot, and maintain plant electrical and instrumentation & control (I&C) related equipment.
• Understand distributed computer systems operated as a single system.
• Lead and manage projects, including contract and contractor management.
• Review technical work documents for compliance with internal and external requirements; recommend corrective actions.
• Determine special technical work requirements and incorporate into work documents.
• Assess applicability of various special permits.
• Perform reviews and audits of work performed by various organizations.
• Propose time-saving tooling and work methods.
• Conduct technical pre-job planning meetings.
• Develop and revise technical procedures in accordance with regulatory and administrative requirements.
• Act as a liaison between work groups to enhance communication.
• Perform work-in-progress and post-job reviews for inclusion in technical job history files.
• Organize, assemble, and maintain technical job history files for future planning and estimating.
• Propose design changes to improve station and personnel efficiency.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for tools, equipment, and processes.
• Assume leadership roles for special projects and assist in regulatory and compliance support for plant operations, including project development, budget, schedule, and cost tracking.
• Provide business, analytical, and planning support for Fossil Operations.
• Support strategic and tactical business planning processes.
• Research issues, perform analysis, and synthesize findings into recommendations.
• Frame issues and develop reports and presentations for management.
• Communicate technical information, concepts, and ideas verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience (Bachelor’s degree desired).
• Minimum experience:
  • 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: 5-7 years in a high-paced environment such as a power plant.
• Project management experience and experience managing projects, processes, and people (desired).
• Knowledge of principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo-generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, pressure and level regulators, and auxiliary systems.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices in steam electric plants.
• Ability to troubleshoot process control logic.
• Basic knowledge of distributed computer systems and ability to manipulate control systems.
• Physical ability to:
  • Lift 100 lbs.
  • Lift and carry 50 lbs (up to 33% of the time).
  • Climb scaffolds, stairs, and ladders.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently with timely feedback.
• Basic computer skills for Entergy Fossil Applications (Time and Labor, AIMM).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desired certifications/knowledge:
  • ABB Infi90 DCS and/or Emerson Ovation DCS.
  • GE MarkVIe Turbine Control System.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Pay

Minimum salary: $95,000.00
Maximum salary: $143,000.00

Schedule

• Onsite role located in Sterlington, Louisiana.
• Travel up to 25%.
• May require additional hours during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations.