Electric Locator
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Job Title:Electric Locator
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity:Entergy Texas Inc.-GTX
JOB SUMMARY
The Electric Locator is responsible for accurately identifying and marking the location of underground electric utility lines cables and other buried infrastructure. Using specialized detection equipment the Electric Locator plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of excavation and construction projects by preventing damage to vital electric systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under close supervision must be able to perform locates of underground electric and fiber facilities with the use of utility maps computer applications various specialized locate equipment probe rods and/or shovel excavation. Must be able to report any discrepancies with verbal and written communications including drawing representations. Assist in working closely with contractors to ensure safe excavation processes are being followed including investigation and reporting of excavation damages.
- Assist in performing detailed and precise locates of electric and fiber facilities within guidelines of Entergy and Dig Law requirements.
- Assist in planning laying out and directing all work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Assist in use of maps computer applications specialized locate equipment probe rods historical records and/or shovel excavation to ensure proper locates.
- Help coordinate assistance from other personnel and departments with problem locates.
- Assist in working closely with state parish city other utilities and contractors to ensure proper and safe excavation practices are performed around electric and fiber facilities.
- Assist in first responder to electrical emergency situations recognizing hazards conduct site assessment establish control of site and coordinate making site safe.
- Assist in making thorough and complete investigations of damaged electric and fiber facilities.
- Assist in operating several computer applications related to the Electric and Fiber Business and locate tickets.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have worked at least 1 year in the utility or construction industry performing work requiring a mechanical aptitude with demonstrated use of maps/prints for detailed measurement dimensions for pinpointing facilities with three dimensional measurements. OR One year or experience directly related to the electric and fiber business. OR One year of utility locate experience. Must meet all qualifications within six months after employment.
- Know Companys safety rules be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical first aid.
- General knowledge of electric and fiber Damage Prevention and Locating Standards
- Obtain/maintain an automobile and truck drivers license TWIC card or other applicable required license background check or ID.
- Know location of and be able to operate all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical oil gas and other fires.
- Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary including nights weekends and holidays 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.
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Primary Location: Texas-ConroeTexas : The Woodlands
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 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.
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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 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.
Our expectations are the five employee and leader behaviors we believe are essential for positive stakeholder outcomes.
Our expectations:
- Make our customers more successful
- Innovate and continuously improve
- Collaborate and share knowledge
- Be accountable for results
- Recognize and reward outcomes
Employment Type
Full-Time
