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 Company’s 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 1st Year: worked for at least 1 year as a qualified Helper, Helper Substation Dept., OR have equivalent experience in related work having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
Substation Apprentice 2nd Year: worked at least 1 year as a qualified Substation Apprentice 1st Year - Substation Dept., OR have 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, OR have 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, OR have 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, OR have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
Special Qualifications
Learn Company’s 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 Driver’s 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 hand-eye 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 e-mail **BE SURE TO MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER.
Primary Location: Louisiana-Scott Louisiana : Scott
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
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Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
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Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124615
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, 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, 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 behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and 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.
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 Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.
Pay Transparency Notice
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)
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 contact HRCompliance@entergy.com 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 pre-employment 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 number of 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, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty 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.
