Substation Apprentice 2nd Year - Technician (Beaumont, Texas, United States)

Entergy•Beaumont, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage work involved in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substations and other equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned: 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.

Requirements

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 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.
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.
Must be EEI CAST test recommended. candidates who are EEI CAST test recommended should notate this on their resume
Candidates selected to take the CAST test will be invited via e-mail BE AWARE TO MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER FOR THE CANDIDATE TESTING EMAIL INVITATION.
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position.

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.