Substation Apprentice

Entergy•Vicksburg, MS

1d•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: Use climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on substation structures in safe and efficient manner Assist in the erection of substation structures, including foundations Work on energized conductors up to 600 volts 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 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 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 EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Substation Apprentice 2nd Year: 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. Substation Apprentice 3rd Year: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 2nd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications. Substation Apprentice 4th Year: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 3rd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications. Substation Technician: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 4th Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

Requirements

Learn Company’s safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid
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
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.
Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 2nd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 3rd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 4th Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.

Responsibilities

Use climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on substation structures in safe and efficient manner
Assist in the erection of substation structures, including foundations
Work on energized conductors up to 600 volts
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