Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Texas Inc.GTX

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Under general supervision with wide latitude for planning or laying out of working details with responsibility for results must be willing and able to perform difficult and responsible tasks involved in the installation and removal of electric meters services and related equipment on customers premises connect and disconnect services at the pole locate and repair all types of breaks in the electric transmission and distribution systems answer electric trouble calls to customers premises and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

1. Trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
2. Test switch and inspect all types of automatic voltage regulating devices.
3. Make routine check inspection test of relays etc. on all automatic reclosing equipment.
4. Refuse all classes of high voltage substations and line fuses.
5. Make routine check inspection maintenance and test of substation network protectors transformers regulators switching control and related equipment.
6. Conduct voltage load substation electrolysis ground and other special tests.
7. Make complete insulation test on potheads transformers cables bushings etc.
8. Act in capacity of supervisor when authorized.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have worked for at least one year and qualified as an Apprentice 4th Year or have had equivalent experience in related work having all qualifications of the previous classifications.
2. Know Companys safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be willing and able to render practical first aid on or off the ground.
3. Know the location of and be willing and able to operate all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical oil and .other fires.
4. Supply personal tools used in work.
5. Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL
6. Know city streets and roads in rural sections.
7. Have a thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
8. Have a thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state laws governing disconnects for nonpayment repossession of merchandise and diversion of current.
9. Have thorough working knowledge of electric circuits and equipment.
10. Know Companys rules and regulations applying to service and meter installations Underwriters National Electrical Code and any state or local regulations governing electrical wiring.
11. Be willing and able to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints in connection with the distribution system meters switchboard equipment relays controls and also related Company equipment on customers premises.
12. Know Companys electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
13. Have thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of distribution system in the area assigned.
14. Be willing and able to study maintain and report performance of new equipment installed as related to the distribution system.
15. Be willing and able to trace locate and analyze difficult cases of trouble.
16. Be proficient in the operation of recloser controls and regulator controls.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. 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 transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
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. Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.
8. Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class courteous service to all customers

Primary Location: TexasPort ArthurTexas : Port Arthur
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: GTX Utility OpsU05
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118229
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 nondiscrimination 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 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.

Equal Opportunity

The nonconfidential 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.