Substation Apprentice 1st Year - Substation Technician Baton Rouge 117461

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Louisiana LLC

* This position may be filled as a Substation Apprentice 1st 2nd 3rd or 4th Year or Substation Technician based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. *

* The selected candidate is required to live within or relocate within 40 miles of the service area headquarters. This position does not offer relocation benefits.*

* The below job description is that of a Substation Apprentice 1st Year and the qualifications duties and responsibilities increase/adjust according to the level that the position is filled. *

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Use climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on substation structures in safe and efficient manner;
• Assist in the erection of substation structures including foundations;
• Work on energized conductors up to 600 volts;
• Install miscellaneous hardware grounds fittings during construction buss supports and conductors on dead circuits;
• Assist in transmission and distribution switching;
• Assist qualified mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance;
• Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems;
• Assist in the handling moving and installation of all transmission distribution and plant equipment machinery etc.;
• Assist in testing performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs to transformers circuit breakers regulators and other substation equipment;
• Assist in testing performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs to hydraulic pneumatic electrical and other substation systems;
• Prepare reports and records;
• Operate Companys trucks and automobiles;
• Assist in adequately welding steel and aluminum;
• Assist in operating computers and needed computer applications for testing substation equipment;

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Experience:

• Substation Apprentice 1stYear:worked for at least 1 year as a qualified Helper Helper Substation Dept. ORhave equivalent experience in related work having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Substation Apprentice 2nd Year:worked at least 1yearas a qualified Substation Apprentice 1st Year Substation Dept. ORhave had equivalent experience in related work having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Substation Apprentice 3rd Year:worked at least 1 year as a qualified Substation Apprentice 2nd Year ORhave had equivalent experience in related work having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Substation Apprentice 4th Year:worked at least 1 year as a qualified Substation Apprentice 3rd Year ORhave had equivalent experience in related work having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Substation Technician:worked for at least 1 year as a qualified Substation Apprentice 4th Year ORhave had equivalent experience in related work having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

Special Qualifications:

• Learn Companys safety rules and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical first aid;
• Supply personal tools used in work;
• Have a mechanical aptitude;
• Experience or training in welding steel or aluminum by at least one welding process;
• Be able to qualify for obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Drivers License TWIC card CIP background check Nuclear background check and required industrial plant entrance testing;
• Obtain knowledge of substation material and use of substation construction tools and equipment;

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have full use of mental and physical faculties;
• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions;
• Be able to work at heights close spaces and confined spaces;
• Good handeye coordination physical dexterity and color vision;

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards communicating issues and avoiding accidents;
• 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;

COMPANY TESTING:

• Successful completion of the EEI CAST test*if EEI CAST Test Recommended notate on resume.
• Candidates selected to take the CAST test will be invited via email**BE SURE TO MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER.

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Primary Location: LouisianaBaton RougeLouisiana : Baton Rouge
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: GSU Bargaining TransmissionU02
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 117461
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.

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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 Companys legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c).Equal OpportunityandPay Transparency.

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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.

EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through preemployment 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 numberof 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 Logon ID: entergy password: practice test 2 words).Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are nonreimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also FitforDuty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require FitforDuty 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.