Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Performs a variety of routine and standard tasks coordinating disposal and shipment of oil filled equipment for approximately 5,000 – 7,000 devices per year.  Must be able to safely operate forklifts of all sizes to load devices on a salvage trailer.  Is point of contact for scheduling salvage pick up and completing all regulatory paperwork per DOT/EPA requirements. Conducts testing and repair of hot stick and ground equipment as requested in the Texas and West Louisiana service territory.  Completes reprogramming of equipment necessary to maintain the electric grid.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates condition of oil filled equipment and makes repair or disposal determinations.
• Prepares equipment for transportation at multiple Texas and West Louisiana network locations.
• Determines if on site salvage load is cost effective and completes all steps to support.
• Acts as the Environmental Champion for the West End Yard location.
• Inspects and operates powered industrial trucks and crane to safely handle oil filled electrical equipment.
• Properly completes Hazardous Waste Manifest and continuation sheets to meet DOT and EPA requirements.
• Test Hot Sticks and Grounds at the repair shop and network locations.
• Follows safety rules and regulations to meet daily goals.
• Must be able to drive assigned company vehicle to Texas and West Louisiana Network locations.
• Storm role includes identification and preparation of devices for repair or disposal throughout the Entergy service territory.
• Travel up to 25% per year
• Other duties may be assigned.
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

Minimum experience required

No previous experience required

Minimum education required of the position

High school degree or equivalent. 

Complete training at Little Rock and Hammond Repair Shops.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Familiar with nomenclature of electrical materials, able to perform basic math calculations, knowledge of DOT and environmental regulations and requirements.

Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks and small cranes.

Must have valid driver’s license.
 

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

​​​​​​​PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents
2. Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
3. Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
4. Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors.
5. Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
6. Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
7. Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.  

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
None.

Primary Location: Texas-Beaumont Texas : Beaumont 
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:  
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 115555
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to navigate to 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.

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 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

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 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 Pre-employment Testing:  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, numberLogon 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.