Engineering Assoc-Trans I-Sr

Job Title:Engineering Assoc-Trans I-Sr

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Operations Inc.-EOI

* This position will be filled as an Engineering Associate I II or SR. based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.**

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

This position works closely with Design Standards AM Grids Project Management Construction and Supply Chain to assure timely and accurate acquisition of materials. Activities are related to the planning selection ordering scheduling and receipt of materials needed for Substations Transmission Lines and System Protection. Project areas include development and assignment of stock codes material descriptions purchase specifications and supplier capabilities.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specify and order materials requested by Design AM Grids Project Management Construction and coordinate with suppliers standards and Supply Chain to assure that the correct materials are selected ordered and received timely with correct accounting.
• Create and maintain stock codes and develop and validate material descriptions from Maximo and other Entergy materials lists.
• Validate manufacturers and their products are approved by Design Basis and evaluate manufacturers for compliance with standards.
• Verify manufacturer and supplier information including descriptions and part numbers and maintain lists of approved vendors and the parts which each is approved to supply.
• Track material requisitions purchase orders and status and provide summary reports of material disposition.
• Help to prepare monthly accruals.
• Meet with vendors to discuss and resolve material issues such as expediting late orders warranties and incorrect materials.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Experience and Education:

• Engineering Associate I: (must have one of the following)

• 5 years of operational experience
• 2-or 4-year Associate/Technical Degree.

• Engineering Associate II: (must have one of the following)

• 10 years of operational experience
• 5 years of operational experience with a 2-to-4-year Associate/Technical Degree.

• Engineering Associate Sr.:

• 10 years of operational experience with a 2-to-4-year Associate/Technical Degree.

• • Required: Supply Chain Warehousing or Procurement experience.

• Preferred:
  • Supply Chain Warehousing or Procurement experience.
  • Degrees in Business Accounting Engineering Technology or Construction Management.

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Mastery of relevant material and contract procurement processes and policies.
• Consistency demonstrates good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure. Self-motivated and dependable team player.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office software (Word Excel and Outlook).

Any certificates licenses etc.

• None

Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123281
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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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.

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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.

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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.