Entergy · 4 weeks ago
Control Operations Coordinator Lead
Willis, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEntergy is a prominent energy company, and they are seeking a Control Operations Coordinator Lead. This role is responsible for overseeing the safe and reliable operation of the plant, directing work for shift employees, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory procedures.
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Responsibilities
Ensures assigned work within the plant results in safe and reliable operation; facilitates and coordinates Shift Safety meetings / Job Briefings for all personnel on the same shift; promotes and ensures a safe work environment, including use of Human Performance tools; ensures adherence to all safety procedures and policies for all employees working the same shift
Provides work direction in regard to daily operations and maintenance activities for employees assigned to same shift while working a rotating 12 hour shift schedule; works overtime as required; works with Team Leaders, Planner Schedulers, and Engineers to develop work packages for shift employees and determine material requirements as necessary
Makes real time decisions and provides work direction in regard to the operation of the equipment in a safe, efficient and reliable manner, at times under critical and stressful situations; operates boiler, turbine, and generator manually during emergencies; performs startup and shutdown functions of boiler, turbine, generator and associated equipment as required per instructions from the Energy Management Organization Dispatchers; when un-planned absences occur after hours, ensures adequate shift coverage through contact of other qualified personnel
Provides leadership within the workgroup including mentoring and training others and ensuring their performance of assigned tasks; reports on training activities of employees assigned to same shift to Team Leaders; takes responsibility for overseeing contractors, particularly during after-hours operations/maintenance; provide “fill- in” Coverage for Operations Team Lead when needed
Ensures units are operated in compliance with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, Environmental, NERC/CIP, etc.; serves as a subject matter expert for the Boiler, Turbine, Generator and associated areas; provides work direction on related surveillances and startup testing; oversees employees assigned to same shift to ensure adherence to shift operations and maintenance procedures
Communicates in real time with the Energy Management Organization Dispatchers on an on-going basis to operate units as required to meet system needs
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of Power Plant experience preferably in Operations
Strong knowledge of technology and use of computer
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks
Leadership skills and decision making skills
Ability to lead multiple activities and changing priorities
Ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated and dependable team player
Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards
Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets
Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base
Requires depth/and or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
Requires technical knowledge of procedures, maintenance, operation and control of Turbine/Generator/Boiler and associated equipment
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others
Is aware of how daily operating decisions affect the unit performance as well as the operating companies performance
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
May lead functional teams with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Leads others to solve complex problems
Uses analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions
Takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own shift and other related shifts
Works within broad guidelines and policies
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Able to build consensus while influencing and directing personnel on shift as needed
Preferred
At least 10 years of Power Plant Operations experience
Supercritical Boiler operating experience
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change
Ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams as required
Operations Technician progression level of knowledge, skills and ability
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
1985-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Marsh
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Hudson III
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