Relay Apprentice 118543

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Louisiana LLC

*This position can be filled as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year or Relay Technician basedon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates.*

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

* The selected candidate is required to live within 45 miles of the job site. This position does not offer relocation benefits. *

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under close supervision following specific instructions as to methods and working details must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks involved in making tests repairs adjustments and calibrations on relays meters telemeters supervisory control carrier current equipment and other similar apparatus and related equipment in laboratory and field and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Connect and read meters instruments etc.
• Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports.
• Perform necessary housekeeping.
• Use hand tools.
• Work off of ladders on poles structures or towers and have ability to handle self in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate Companys vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist in switching.
• Assist in constructing installing and maintaining all relaying and associated equipment.
• Assist in storm restoration in substations and other groups.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be willing and able to learn the 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.
• Maintain automobile and truck drivers license TWIC card CIP background check or other applicable license background check or ID.
• Be responsible for Company tools instruments and equipment.
• Be willing and able to become familiar with relay and spare parts stock.
• Have practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment.
• Be willing and able to read and understand wiring diagrams schematics and blueprints.
• Be willing and able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety.
• Be willing and able to learn the Companys electrical and mechanical tagging rules and requirements for a qualified switchman.
• Be willing and able to obtain working knowledge of Companys practices and standards as related to work.
• Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.
• Relay Apprentice 1st Year:
  • at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related fieldOR
  • a twoyear Associates Degree specializing in electronics instrumentation computers or engineering
• Relay Apprentice 2nd Year:
  • at least 1 yearandqualified as a Relay Apprentice 1st YearOR
  • at least 1 year of equivalent work/training in a relay related fieldanda 2year Associates Degree specializing in electronics instrumentation computers or engineeringOR
  • at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field
• Relay Apprentice 3rd Year:
  • at least 1 yearandqualified as a Relay Apprentice 2nd YearOR
  • at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related fieldanda 2year Associates Degree specializing in electronics instrumentation computers or engineeringOR
  • at least 4 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field
• Relay Apprentice 4th Year:
  • at least 1 year as a qualified Relay Apprentice 3rd YearOR
  • at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related fieldanda 2year Associates Degree specializing in electronics instrumentation computers or engineeringOR
  • at least 5 years of equivalent work experience in a related field
• Relay Technician:
  • at least 1 year as a qualified Relay Apprentice 4th YearOR
  • at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related fieldanda 2year Associates Degree specializing in electronics instrumentation computers or engineeringandat least 4 years of equivalent work experience in a related field.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation to include but not limited to:
  • Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
  • Be willing and able to work extended hours in support for overtime or emergency work including overtime.
  • Good handeye coordination physical dexterity and color vision.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Possess keen faculties of observation.
• 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.
• Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity precision and patience are particularly essential.
• Be especially neat clean and orderly in work and person.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class courteous service to all customers.
• Be able to work out of town assignments as required.

COMPANY TESTING:

• Must be EEI TECH test recommended.
• Candidates selected to take the TECH test will be invited via email.*MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL

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: 118543
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 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.

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.