Substation Apprentice 2nd Year - Technician

Entergy • Conroe, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is intended to fill multiple vacancies, which may be filled as Substation Apprentice 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, or Substation Technician based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidates. The selected candidates are required to live within or relocate within 40 miles of the service area headquarters (2802 N Frazier, Conroe, TX 77303) and this position does not offer relocation benefits. The below job description is that of a Substation Apprentice but the qualifications, duties and responsibilities may increase/adjust according to the level that the position is filled. 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. This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing. 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.

Requirements

• Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 1st Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Know Company's safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be willing and able to render practical first aid.
• Know the location of, and be willing and able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment.
• Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
• Hold a current Class A CDL license or be willing and able to obtain one within a specified time period.
• Have knowledge of line and substation material and use of line and substation construction tools and equipment.
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be EEI CAST test recommended. candidates who are EEI CAST test recommended should notate this on their resume

Nice To Haves

• Candidates selected to take the CAST test will be invited via e-mail

Responsibilities

• Assist in the erection of steel structures, including foundations.
• Work on energized conductors, circuits and busses up to 500 volts.
• Install miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings during construction.
• Buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.
• Perform transmission and distribution switching.
• Tie knots and splice rope.
• Assist qualified mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
• Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
• Assist in testing and filtering oil and minor repairs to transformers, oil circuit breakers, regulations, etc.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Operate Company's vehicles and equipment.
• Be particularly alert in observing hazards, communicating issues and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed