Substation Apprentice

Entergy•Vicksburg, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Entergy Mississippi is hiring a Substation Apprentice, which may be filled at the 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, or 4th-year level. Under close supervision and as an apprentice in training, the employee performs less difficult tasks and assists others with high- and low-voltage work involved in constructing, operating, maintaining, and repairing electric transmission and distribution substations and related equipment. The role also includes assisting with equipment handling and installation, routine inspections and maintenance, transformer and oil circuit breaker work, reporting, and operation of company vehicles and equipment. Advancement through the apprentice classifications requires at least one year of qualified work in the preceding classification or equivalent related experience, together with the qualifications of earlier classifications. The position is onsite in Vicksburg, Mississippi, with travel up to 25%. Employees may need to work additional hours, work at alternate locations, or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company. A current Class A CDL is required, or the employee must be willing and able to obtain one within a specified time period. The posting states that candidates must be EEI CAST test recommended; selected candidates will receive a testing invitation by email.

Requirements

Know the company's safety rules and be willing and able to administer approved methods of resuscitation and provide practical first aid.
Know the location of firefighting equipment and be willing and able to operate it, including knowing what equipment to use on electrical, oil, and other fires.
Hold a current Class A CDL or be willing and able to obtain one within a specified time period.
Have knowledge of line and substation materials and the use of line and substation construction tools and equipment.
Be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be alert to hazards, communicate issues, and avoid accidents; be willing and able to participate in safety meetings and work under unusual as well as normal conditions.
Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in a manner that inspires respect and confidence.
Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work and personal presentation.
Be willing and able to meet the public pleasantly and tactfully and provide courteous customer service.
For 2nd Year: have worked for at least one year and qualified as a Substation Apprentice 1st Year, or have equivalent related-work experience and the qualifications of the previous classification.
For 3rd Year: have worked for at least one year and qualified as a Substation Apprentice 2nd Year, or have equivalent related-work experience and the qualifications of the previous classifications.
For 4th Year: have worked for at least one year and qualified as a Substation Apprentice 3rd Year, or have equivalent related-work experience and the qualifications of the previous classifications.
Be EEI CAST test recommended; candidates who are recommended should note this on their resume.
Be authorized to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Responsibilities

Assist with the erection of steel structures, including foundations.
Work on energized conductors, circuits, and busses up to 500 volts.
Install miscellaneous hardware, grounds, and fittings during construction.
Install bus supports and conductors on dead circuits.
Perform transmission and distribution switching.
Tie knots and splice rope.
Assist qualified mechanics with simple routine inspections and maintenance.
Assist with handling, moving, and installing transmission, distribution, and plant equipment and machinery.
Assist with testing and filtering oil and making minor repairs to transformers, oil circuit breakers, regulators, and related equipment.
Prepare reports and records.
Operate company vehicles and equipment.
Observe hazards, communicate issues, and take steps to avoid accidents.
Attend and participate in safety meetings.
Provide courteous service to customers and meet the public pleasantly and tactfully.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and duties connected with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.