Substation Apprentice 2nd Year - Technician

About the role

The Substation Apprentice 2nd Year position involves assisting in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substations and other equipment. The position requires a strong foundation in safety protocols and the ability to handle various tasks under supervision.

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.
• Absorb simple routine inspection and maintenance.
• Handle, move, and install all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
• Test and filter oil and perform minor repairs to transformers, oil circuit breakers, regulations, etc.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Operate Company's vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Special Qualifications

• 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 the importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

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 the importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

Company Testing

• Must be EEI CAST test recommended.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Accessibility

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Pay Transparency Notice

• 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.