Substation Technician (I to Senior)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

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

JOB DUTIES/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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Experience:
  • Substation Mechanic 1.: Without Associate's Degree: 0 - 2 years of experience
  • With Associate's Degree: 0 - 1 years of experience
  • Substation Mechanic II: Without Associate's Degree: At least 2 - 4 years of experience
  • With Associate's Degree: At least 1 - 3 years of experience
  • Substation Mechanic III: Without Associates Degree: 4+ years.
  • With Associates Degree: 3+ years.
  • Substation Mechanic Sr.: Without Associate's Degree: 6+ years.
  • With Associate's Degree: 5+ years.
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • 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
  • Able 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
• Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:
  • 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
  • Preffered: DOT medical certification

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