Substation Mechanic (West Monroe, Louisiana, United States)

Entergy • West Monroe, LA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Working within Entergy's Safety Rules, perform routine & emergency maintenance and repairs on substation equipment.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent or Associate's Degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Substation Mechanic I: Without Associate's Degree: 0-2 years. With Associate's Degree: 0-1 years.
• Substation Mechanic II: Without Associates Degree: 2-4 years. With Associates Degree: 1-3 years.
• Substation Mechanic III-Sr: Without Associates Degree: 4+ years. With Associates Degree: 3+ years.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills
• Able to read and understand the following: electrical one-line, schematic and wiring diagrams; technical manuals and instruction books; mechanical and civil construction drawings
• Ability to understand technical manuals and instruction books
• Completion of the necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department. Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary
• Knowledgeable in MS Office skills.
• Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team.
• Self-motivated with ability to make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL operator's license and be able to operate all vehicles and equipment in the department
• Must be EEI CAST Test recommended

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Substation maintenance and construction preferred.
• DOT medical certification

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing of substation equipment; breakers, transformers, batteries, cables, etc.
• Perform substation switching and grounding procedures.
• Perform construction activities of installing all substation equipment.
• Perform inspections of substation equipment.
• Install, maintain, repair, operate and remove switching station and substation equipment.
• Maintain switching stations, substation buildings, structures and grounds, including customers' installations.
• Inspect, adjust, maintain, test, repair or replace all types of circuit breakers and gang operated disconnecting switches, batteries, power transformers, power rectifiers, and station type regulators.
• Perform wiring and maintenance work in substations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees