Operations Specialist,

7 days ago

Magnolia, Texas, United States Entergy Full time

Work Place Flexibility:

Onsite Legal Entity:

Entergy Services, LLC Job Summary/Purpose Role is to provide operational and technical expertise to the remote control and monitoring of Power Generation Facilities from the Remote-Operations Control Center (ROCC) in Texas.

During the build-out of the ROCC, this role will perform Project Management activities working with Entergy's IT/IS delivery teams, project leads, development teams, solution architects, and business subject matter experts (SME) to capture, clarify, and translate business requirements into documentation and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and models) from which applications and solutions are developed.

This position is also responsible for supporting leadership, providing operational support, enhancement, maintenance, for a defined set of Entergy software applications and future controls optimizer enhancements supporting the SMART Operations organization and the generation fleet.

Job Duties related to Project Management Plan, coordinate, and document IT projects related to the ROCC. Provide direction to project team members and resolve or escalate issues that affect ROCC related IT/IS projects.

Lead ROCC project team to establish leading operational indicators and proactive requirements that deliver customer value and positive business outcomes; execute projects is accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and processes; adhere to all reporting and submission deadlines, including monthly financial cost analysis and project status report.

Partner with IT to define project organization structure required for the ROCC projects and identify technical resources required to achieve project goals; work with appropriate Entergy management and/or vendor partner for assignment of resources to the project team; prepare and manage vendor contracts andchange orders, approve vendor invoices.

Manage the integration of vendor tasks; track andreview vendor deliverables (associated with the ROCC projects as applicable).

Job Duties related to Plant Operations & Performance Monitoring Responsible for developing control function enhancements to existing process control systems for efficiency gains and automation of operator tasks, utilizing knowledge of power plant DCS, control logic and control philosophy.

Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Smart Operations Center needs and maintain context for improving business and IT alignment. Maintain awareness of business objectives. Keep abreast of industry trends and innovations in technology.

Identify, evaluate, and implement new processes or technology in support of Power Generation key initiatives, such as fuel efficiency, enhanced monitoring, and remote unit operation.

Work with reliability analysts/engineers to develop and optimize the process to quantify avoided costs.

Minimum Requirements Minimum Education required of the position:
High School graduate. Demonstrated SME in power plant operations, power plant systems, power plant performance and analytics.

Preferred:
Advanced technical certification or technical/engineering degree.

Minimum Experience required of the position:

Candidate needs to have at least 10+ years of operations experience in drum type, supercritical, or CCGT fossil fueled power plants.


Preferred:
Candidate should be recognized system wide as a SME of power plant operations. Candidate should be familiar with IT processes, have a controls background and project management experience. Knowledge and Skills Extensive knowledge of power plant operating and maintenance practices, equipment maintenance strategies, and other safety procedures. Advanced knowledge of power plant DCS, control logic and control philosophy. Demonstrated ability to actively engage other plant personnel to strive for operational excellence. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to address complex problems using creative solutions quickly and accurately.

Advise and be a mentor to Power Generation leadership and plant personnel on plant performance (thermal, renewable, physical, operational, and environmental).

Advise and be a mentor to support Fleet Engineering and plants on equipment health related to condition-based maintenance programs and technology applications.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to develop relationships with the customer, Plant Support, and Operations personnel that promote an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Proficient analytical skills that provide decision making support to improvements in unit equipment and operations, as well as identification of instrumentation issues.

Strong computer skills, including programming and development of corporate computer tools such as PI-DataLink, AF and Vision, and standard computer programs for analysis and problem solving.

Ability to adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.

Preferred:
Experience managing Information Technology projects. Technical understanding of IT and/or systems operations. Experience in managing project schedules in Primavera.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
Functional Knowledge
  • Requires expertise in own specialized discipline or field.
Requires technical knowledge of procedures, maintenance, operation and control of Turbine/Generator/Boiler and associated equipment. Business Expertise
  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of how daily operating decisions affect unit performance as well as the operating company's performance and customer cost impacts.
Leadership
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Problem Solving
  • Leads others to solve problems; uses analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions.
Impact
  • Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own shift and other related shifts; works within guidelines and policies.
Interpersonal Skills
  • Able to build consensus with multiple groups while influencing and directing personnel on shift as needed.
#LI-DT2 Primary Location:

Texas-The WoodlandsTexas :

The Woodlands Job Function:
Professional FLSA Status:

Professional Relocation Option:
Level II Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 1 Req ID:
Travel Percentage:25% to 50% 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.

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 c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency .

Pay Transparency Notice:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ) 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 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.

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