Apprentice-Substation Technician-2nd year
Apprentice-Substation Technician-2nd year
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Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity:Entergy Texas Inc.-GTX
*This position may be filled as a Substation Apprentice 2nd 3rd or 4th Year based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.*
* The selected candidate must live within or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the assigned service area. *
* This position does not offer relocation benefits. *
*The job description below is that of a Substation Apprentice 1st Year and role duties responsibilities and requirements increase with the job-level.*
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Under close or directive supervision performs any work required for the construction installation removal testing and/or maintenance of all types of structures conductors and other devices utilized in substations switching stations generating plants voltage regulator stations and transformer banks employed in the production transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Installing connecting testing removing maintaining or repairing; metering equipment remote control and indication equipment switchboards rectifies batteries transformers voltage regulators reactors circuit breakers disconnecting switches instruments relays lightning arresters lighting systems control cables and other allied equipment
- Participating in safety meetings and activities and carrying out all approved safety and good housekeeping practices
- Driving a truck and operating associated equipment such as winch hydraulic boom various hydraulically operated tools etc.
- Under the direct supervision of a Sr. SC&M Journeyman or SC&M Journeyman planning and performing switching operations associated with the routine maintenance of substation equipment
- Through applying himself on the job and taking outside study courses qualify him to fill a SC&M Journeyman classification
- Performing other related or less skilled work as directed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must have basic knowledge of electricity
- Must possess the mental aptitude and physical dexterity to learn such skills as:
- electrical welding;
- acetylene welding cutting and brazing;
- bending and shaping electrical bus conduit and EMT;
- soldering electrical wiring testing and trouble-shooting techniques;
- reading and interpreting physical and electrical diagrams one-line diagrams and operating and maintenance instructions;
- removing installing and erecting all types of substation equipment painting etc.
- Have a basic knowledge of the names use and care of tools ordinarily used in mechanical and electrical construction and maintenance work
- Be familiar with the Companys safety rules established methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical first aid
- Be able to qualify for an A Class Commercial operators license
Company Testing:
- Successful completion of the EEICASTtest
- Candidates selected to take the CAST Test will be invited via e-mail.***MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER
Primary Location: Texas-ConroeTexas : Conroe
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: GTX Transmission
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 120179
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.
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 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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
