Job Title: Substation Technician

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

Sub Tech Helper 1st Year – Substation Technician

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under close supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage work involved in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substations and other equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

Ability to obtain Substation switchman certification.

Familiarity in reading, understanding, and following technical manuals and instruction books.

Familiarity in the use of AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.

Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Able to climb structures, ladders, operate lift trucks and work without fear of height.

Able to perform routine and emergency maintenance, testing, initial installation and restoration of substations and related equipment.

Able to perform substation switching and practice safe tagging and grounding procedures.

Must be available for 24-hour callout and to work extended hours.

Must obtain a valid CDL within 180 days.

Operate Company's vehicles and equipment in for its intended purpose

Good physical condition and able to lift 100 pounds.

Good hand-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and color vision.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and relate to customers.

Good computer skills and communication skills (oral and written).

Be self-motivated with ability to make independent decisions.

Able to work near energized equipment safely.

Prepare reports and records in accordance with regulatory compliance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Know the location of, and be willing and able to operate, all the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
• Hold a current Class A CDL license or be willing and able to obtain one within a specified time.
• Have knowledge of line and substation material and use of line and substation construction tools and equipment.

Substation Apprentice 2nd Year: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 1st Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

Substation Apprentice 3rd Year: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 2nd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

Substation Apprentice 4th Year: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 3rd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

Substation Technician: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 4th Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards, communicating issues and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Must be willing to respond to callouts outside of scheduled business hours.

• Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

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

• Successful Recommendation on EEI CAST Test

Primary Location: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Arkansas : Pine Bluff 
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Bargaining 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:  
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121393
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.