Student Intern, Maintenance Operator, Summer 2026

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Operations Inc.-EOI

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under close and/or directive supervision with limited latitude for planning or laying out of working details must be willing and able to learn how to perform simple mechanical work involved in the inspection repair installation test adjustment and calibration of meters and instruments and of automatic combustion control equipment and regulating devices in generating stations. Must be willing and able to learn how to perform simple electrical work involved in the inspection repair or installation of electrical equipment in generating stations and electrical substations and related equipment in shop or in place. Must be willing and able to learn how to perform simple mechanical work involved in the inspection repair and installation of mechanical equipment in generating stations. Must be able to assume responsibility for the operation of the equipment included in a central controlled turbo-generator-boiler system with its associated fuel handling facilities auxiliaries and functions during a specific shift and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Must be willing and able to learn how to place in service or remove from service and operate in a safe manner turbo-generator and boiler systems and related auxiliary equipment such as fuel facilities valves traps regulators desuperheaters heaters cooling towers heat exchangers and related piping systems containing water steam air and other fluids or gases station service electric circuits oil circuit breakers air circuit breakers disconnecting switches transformers storage batteries motor generator sets indicating and recording instruments etc. Install and maintain simple mechanical measuring devices and control equipment such as pressure gauges thermometers thermocouples instrument piping and simple regulating and control devices install and maintain simple electric circuits in conduit or open wiring lighting fixtures motors and other electrical auxiliaries install and maintain simple mechanical equipment such as small piping layouts valves fuel pumps small centrifugal pumps steam traps heat exchange apparatus building fixtures tanks air removal equipment ejectors etc.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to check functioning of governors and controls perform simple operations in connection with general test work on boilers turbines pumps condensers heat exchange equipment cooling towers piping draft equipment instruments and controls and other related mechanical equipment clean and inspect motors including check of clearances and insulation resistance and change of oil as required perform simple operations in connection with general maintenance work on boilers turbines pumps condensers heat exchange equipment cooling towers piping draft equipment buildings and other related mechanical equipment
• Must be willing and able to learn how to check bearing temperatures and equipment for proper operation perform simple operations requiring some precision with hand bench and power tools test electrical circuits and equipment for insulation resistance perform simple operations requiring little precision with machine tools such as drill presses pipe and bolt threading machines band saws punch or shears etc.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to check and adjust running clearances on main turbines analyze flue gas samples and perform routine tests on instruments and controls renew lamps fuses sockets etc. perform routine tasks such as packing valves and pumps replace gauge glasses cut gaskets re-seat valves form simple tools fabricate metal parts etc.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to change over fuels diagnose and correct minor electric trouble of secondary equipment not involving continuity of service diagnose and correct minor mechanical trouble of secondary equipment not involving continuity of service
• Must be willing and able to learn how to maintain proper combustion assist in laboratory work as directed make routine test and inspections of storage batteries inspect and maintain fire-fighting apparatus
• Must be willing and able to perform necessary housekeeping

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical:

• Age: 18 minimum
• Must have full use of mental and physical faculties
• Must have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require
• GPA 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required

Personal:

• 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 able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates
• Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity precision and patience are particularly essential
• Be especially neat clean and orderly in work and person
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class courteous service to all customers

Primary Location: Louisiana-WestlakeLouisiana : Westlake
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status:
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 120629
Travel 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 you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhereand 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.

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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.