Remote Fleet Operator, Sr.

Job Title: Remote Fleet Operator, Sr. - Sr.LeadWork Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) ***This position can be filled as a Senior or a Senior Lead, depending upon professional experience.*** Job overview Position summary/purpose:Operate, monitor and maintain generating systems associated with Solar, Distributed Energy Resources (DERMS), Hydro, Reciprocating Engines (RICE), Combustion Turbines (CT’s) & Combined Cycle Combustion Turbines (CCCT’s) facilities while demonstrating safety awareness that will continuously improve performance through the use and strict adherence to procedures and processes. This position is also responsible for supporting leadership, providing operational support, enhancement & maintenance, for a defined set of Entergy software applications supporting the fleet and the Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC). This role will work closely with other support team members, external vendors, and the relevant project teams to manage all issues related to the applications supporting the ROCC. Job duties/responsibilities:Work an assigned shift in the ROCC as part of 24x7 coverage to operate & monitor multiple new assets and to monitor existing fleet assets.Collaborates with other groups within the ROCC, including co-location regulatory compliance requirements working with the Energy Management Organization (EMO) and Performance Monitoring Analytics Center (PMAC).Maintain regulatory compliance and be proactive in dealing with all agencies to avoid reportable violationsBe responsible for NERC/CIP compliance associated with Remote Operations functionsPerforms startup and shutdown functions of plant and associated equipment as required per instructions from SystemPlanning Operations (SPO) & The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) meeting system load requirementsFoster the importance of a safety-oriented culture & the use of human performance tools.Champion strategic vision and direction of the organization with a continuous improvement and commercial mindset.Facilitate and participate in job briefings, shift-turn overs, and safety meetings.Develops procedures, checklists, and performance measures to monitor process controls to ensure that all operations and regulatory requirements are fulfilled.Complies with system critical conditions, suspending testing, maintenance, surveillance, equipment swaps and other activities upon issuance of conservative operations or max generation notices from MISO, The Load Balancing Authority (LBA), or Transmission Operators.Support plant efforts to ensure stakeholder expectations are met; continue to foster and maintain an inclusive environment. Minimum requirements:2 Year associate degree in industrial Electronics, Instrumentation/ Controls or Production/Process Technology or equivalent work experience.5 years operations experience in drum type, supercritical, or CCCT fossil fueled power plants. (RFO Sr)7 years operations experience in drum type, supercritical, with extensive experience operating CCCT power plants. (RFO Sr Lead)Preferred: Recognized training program in power plant operations, power plant systems &/or power plant performance. Preferred:Control room operational experience in drum type, supercritical, combined cycle gas turbine (CCCT), renewables, reciprocating engines, Hydro technologies.Recognized system wide as knowledgeable in power plant operations.Control Room Operation of CCCT’s.CRO / At The Controls / Board QualifiedPrimary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : Woodlands Job Function: Power Plant OperationsFLSA Status: Professional Relocation Option: Level IIUnion description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 6Req ID: 121824Travel Percentage:Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the 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.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. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalThe 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.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 number 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, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon 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.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.