Mechanical Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under general supervision, with wide latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to perform highly complex mechanical work involved in the inspection, repair and installation of mechanical equipment in generating stations, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Inspect and maintain all power plant mechanical equipment, such as boilers, turbines. Pumps, fans, condensers, tanks, buildings and fixtures, piping systems, compressors, heat exchange apparatus, and appurtenant equipment in accordance with applicable statutory rules and regulations.

• Erect foundations and supports and install minor auxiliary and related apparatus such as pumps, turbines, piping layouts, valves, regulators, traps, building fixtures, tanks, etc.

• Diagnose mechanical troubles of important equipment and apparatus and correct or recommend corrective measures.

• Perform operations requiring reasonable precision with machine tools, such as drill presses, pipe and bolt threading machines, band saws, punch or shear, etc.

• Perform precision work with hand and bench tools in connection with the fitting, adjustment, alignment, etc. of governors, bearings, shafting, gears and similar mechanical equipment.

• Set up rigging for the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, foundations, supports, etc.

• Layout work from prints or verbal instructions.

• Direct work of assistants.

• Assist in general operation and maintenance during unusual or emergency periods.

• Prepare maintenance and other routine reports. Mark up mechanical prints

• Perform necessary housekeeping.

B. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have worked as Outside Machinist, Millwright, Welder, or have equivalent work experience in Power Plant, Petro Chemical, and Machine Shop Maintenance.

• Must have 3yrs experience in plant or related work.

• Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical work such as piping and accessory instillations, boiler, turbine, gearbox and pump maintenance, bench and machine work ect.

• Be familiar with advanced mechanical principles.

• Have knowledge of running basic shop equipment; band saw, drill press, bench grinders, etc.

• Have experience in equipment operating: forklift, man lift, etc.

• Knowledge of proper rigging and crane hand signals.

• Be proficient in the use of and nomenclature of tools and equipment ordinarily used.

• Have a thorough knowledge of the operation, construction and function of boilers, turbines, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, regulator and mechanical control devices, etc.

• Have experience in welding processes, GTAW and SMAW.

• Be familiar with various kinds of metals, their applications, available sizes and shapes.

• Experience with rotating equipment alignment; dial indicator, laser alignment, parallel bars, feeler gauge, etc.

• Experience with using and reading machinist precision measuring tools.

• Be able to compute bills of material for jobs, working from specifications or from oral instructions.

• Be thoroughly familiar with Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules.

• Have ability to understand and perform semi-routine operations of high complexity and considerable variety where standard methods of procedure are available.

• Know Company's safety rules and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.

• Know the location of and be able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical oil and other fires.

C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age -21 minimum.

• Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.

• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.

D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.

• Be willing to attend and take part in safety meetings.

• Be willing to work under unusual surroundings as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.

• Be willing to work irregular or extra hours as required.

• Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both supervisors and subordinates.

• Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.

• Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.

• Understand the importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

Primary Location: Louisiana-Westlake Louisiana : Westlake

Job Function :Professional

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Number of Openings :1

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Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere ( to navigate to 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.

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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 Pre-employment Testing: 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, , numberLogon 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.

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