Job Title: System Distribution Relay Technician-Distribution Relay Technician

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Distribution Relay Technician is responsible for the technical installation, programming, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and commissioning of distribution automation (DA) devices such as reclosers, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, and switch gear. The position also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and provides tier 2 support to distribution line personnel.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safety leadership by exemplifying strong safety culture for others to follow.
• Perform DA device commissioning and complete all required work orders and documentation to ensure data integrity at time of commissioning.
• Install settings and firmware upgrades to DA devices
• Perform Troubleshooting and repair to DA devices
• Ensure proper installation of equipment, i.e.: Control relays, Communication Bridges, and all connections associated.
• Assist area line personnel, engineering, and DOC as SMEs for issues relating to devices and self-healing networks (SHNs)
• Mentor Line Area Personnel on data collection, event understanding, proper equipment inspection guidelines along with how to help mitigate small issues.
• Provide automation training and support, as needed, to local line networks and DOC as needed.
• Must be a self-motivated, self-driven candidate that is able to work with little to no direct daily supervision.
• Assist in storm restoration for distribution automation and with other groups.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering OR equivalent work/training in a related field.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 4 years of equivalent work/training in related field, OR
• At least 1 year and qualified as a Distribution Relay Apprentice 4th Year, OR
• At least 6 years of equivalent work/training in a related field.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Know Company's safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be willing and able to render practical first aid.
• Have practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment.
• Be willing and able to read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Be willing and able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety.
• Be willing and able to learn and perform the Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules and requirements for a qualified switchman.
• Be responsible for Company tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Have working knowledge of Company’s practices and standards as related to work and satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.
• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
• Good hand-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and color vision

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

• Acquire and maintain driver's license required for commercial vehicle greater than 10,000 lbs.
• Pass background check required for CIP certification or other applicable licenses.

Primary Location: Arkansas-Conway Arkansas : Conway || Arkansas : Harrison || Arkansas : Mountain View || Arkansas : Russellville 
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Barg NonEx 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:  
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 122248
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 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 Illegal

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 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.