Remote Control Room Operator (Senior or Senior Lead) - ROCC

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

This is an Onsite position for a Remote Control Room Operator (Senior or Senior Lead) - ROCC Control Room Operator)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The CRO is part of a team that centrally monitors Entergy’s regulated Power Generation resources’ fleet-wide performance, maintenance, and operations. The CRO will operate and maintain systems associated with operating various fleet assets such as Combustion Turbine Generator (CTG), Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE) and renewables facilities while demonstrating safety awareness that will continuously improve performance through the use and strict adherence to procedures and processes. As the new fleet of CCCT’s grows, the CRO will complement the plant commissioning team to help and gain experience on the Mitsubishi JAC and STG machines. This position is also responsible for supporting SMART Operations leadership, providing fleet operational support, and, predictive and preventative maintenance, for a defined set of Entergy software applications supporting the ROCC. Performance monitoring will be included in the routine responsibilities working with the on-site PMAC employees. 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 monitor & operate fleet assets.

- Periodic travel to new build sites to assist in commissioning activities.

- Collaborates with other groups within the ROCC, including co-location regulatory compliance requirements working with EMO and PMAC.

- Monitors fleet assets including those that are not being controlled remotely from the ROCC.

- Maintain regulatory compliance and be proactive in supporting responses to all agencies audits to avoid reportable violations.

- Facilitate and participate in job briefings, shift-turn overs, and safety meetings.

- Be responsible for Contractor Safety and conduct Contractor Safety Orientations as needed.

- Be responsible for NERC/CIP compliance associated with SMART Operations functions.

- Applies understanding and knowledge of plant systems, renewables, turbine controls, data acquisition, process controls, regulating devices, troubleshooting, etc.

- Operational duties include, but not limited to, operating/monitoring the control board for multiple technologies, maintain PlantView logs, performing PM/PDM analytics, CEMS monitoring.

- Promotes and ensures a safe work environment, including use of Human Performance tools.

- Operates with a continuous improvement and commercial mindset while prioritizing safety and asset protection over production.

- Mentors and provides training to develop other remote operators in the operations training progression plan.

- Performs startup and shutdown functions of turbine, generator and associated equipment as required per instructions from the EMO, LBA & MISO.

- Works with (EMO) and plant staff to maximize plant production, scheduling unit testing, scheduling planned outages, communicate operational issues and outage return to service.

- Develops procedures, checklists, and performance measures to monitor process controls to ensure that all operations and regulatory requirements are fulfilled.

- Develops, implements, and maintains a high standard of performance using operational procedures, operations rounds/trending, shift turnover, protection system functionality etc.

- Complies with system critical conditions, suspending testing, maintenance, surveillance, equipment swaps and other activities upon issuance of conservative operations or max generation notices from the ISO, LBA, or TCC.

- Able to make real-time decisions and provides work direction regarding the operation of equipment in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.

- Embraces and supports human performance improvement initiative as it relates to shared understanding of excellence, personal-joint accountability, feedback-coaching exchange, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position:

- High School, college, or technical school graduate. Training in power plant operations, power plant systems and power plant performance or corresponding technical degree from an accredited school

Experience required of the position:

The candidate should have relevant control room operational experience in drum type, supercritical, combined cycle combustion turbine (CCCT). Should be recognized system wide as knowledgeable in power plant operations. Candidates will be evaluated based on years of relative industry and demonstrated technical experience. CCCT experience is preferred for this position.

- CRO Sr. Minimum 5 – 6 years’ experience in operations across multiple technologies.

- CRO Sr. Lead: Minimum 7 – 8 years’ experience in operations across multiple technologies that includes leadership or supervisory roles.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:

- Extensive knowledge of power plant operating and maintenance practices, equipment maintenance strategies, lock out/tag out or Tagging Procedure and other safety procedures.

- Knowledge of power plant DCS, control logic and control philosophy.

- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with internal support groups, contractors, and outside agencies.

- 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.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally with other operational groups in a real-time operational environment.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position

- None

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function: Professional MRV Minimum Salary: 99,000 MRV Maximum Salary: 162,000 FLSA Status: Professional Relocation Option: Level II Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 2 Req ID: 119843 Hiring Manager: Larry David Booker Recruiter: Sandra Garza Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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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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