Journeyman Serviceman

Entergy•Port Arthur, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Serviceman performs difficult and responsible work involving installation and removal of electric meters, services, and related equipment on customer premises; connecting and disconnecting services at poles; locating and repairing breaks in electric transmission and distribution systems; and responding to electric trouble calls at customer premises. Under Class 3 supervision, the position has wide latitude to plan and lay out work details and is responsible for results. The employee must be able and willing to perform Journeyman Lineman duties and may act as a supervisor when authorized, subject to crew-lead qualifications. The work includes testing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution and substation equipment; conducting electrical tests; interpreting diagrams and blueprints; and using job-related technology, including equipment controls, computers, tablets, and associated software. The role requires adherence to company safety rules and the Safety Action Plan, accurate recording of equipment changes, and readiness to provide additional hours, work at alternate locations, or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company. This is an onsite, safety-sensitive field and skilled-trade position based in Port Arthur, Texas. It requires arduous outdoor work in varied weather, work at heights and in confined spaces, and travel of up to 25%. The position is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing. No relocation is offered.

Requirements

At least six months of work or crew-lead training as a Journeyman Lineman, or equivalent experience in related work, with all qualifications of previous classifications. Journeyman Linemen with less than six months may qualify under the stated exception but cannot lead tasks above medium complexity until completing crew-lead training and must complete crew-lead qualifications within a reasonable time.
Completion of 700-level certification.
Knowledge of company safety rules and ability to administer approved resuscitation methods and provide practical first aid on or off the ground.
Knowledge of the location and operation of firefighting equipment and which equipment to use for electrical, oil, and other fires.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Knowledge of city streets and rural roads, and thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
Thorough knowledge of company regulations and state laws governing disconnects for nonpayment and diversion of current.
Working knowledge of company practices and standards and thorough working knowledge of electric circuits and equipment.
Knowledge of company rules and regulations for service and meter installations, the National Electrical Code, and applicable state or local electrical-wiring regulations.
Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints for the distribution system, meters, switchboard equipment, relays, controls, and related company equipment at customer premises.
Knowledge of company electrical and mechanical tagging rules, including Switchman certification.
Thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of the distribution system in the assigned area.
Ability to use technology needed for the job, including equipment controls, computers, tablets, and associated software.
Full use of mental and physical faculties; strength and endurance for arduous labor outdoors in all weather; ability to work at heights and in close spaces; good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
Alertness in observing hazards and avoiding accidents; willingness to work under unusual as well as normal job conditions; ability to communicate orders and instructions effectively; and capability to assume leadership responsibilities, subject to the stated crew-lead exception.
Possess all personal qualifications of a Journeyman Lineman.
Must undergo mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee.

Responsibilities

Install and remove electric meters, services, and related equipment on customer premises.
Connect and disconnect services at poles.
Locate and repair breaks in electric transmission and distribution systems and respond to electric trouble calls at customer premises.
Perform all duties of a Journeyman Lineman as required.
Trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
Test, switch, and inspect automatic voltage-regulating devices.
Check, inspect, and test relays, timers, and other equipment on automatic reclosing equipment.
Refuse all classes of high-voltage substations and line fuses.
Check, inspect, maintain, and test substation network protectors, transformers, regulators, switching, controls, and related equipment.
Conduct voltage, load, substation, electrolysis, ground, and other special tests.
Perform insulation tests on potheads, transformers, cables, bushings, and related equipment.
Act as a supervisor when authorized and qualified under applicable crew-lead requirements.
Follow the Safety Action Plan and company safety rules.
Study, maintain, and report on the performance of new equipment installed in the distribution system.
Trace, locate, and analyze difficult trouble cases.
Identify and record changes to company equipment according to company requirements.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company.