Field Coordinator- Dist

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy New Orleans, LLC is seeking a Field Coordinator - Distribution to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution of distribution construction, maintenance, restoration, and switching activities. The role focuses on planning, hazard anticipation, validating switching orders, and embedding safety and grounding requirements into pre‑job documentation.

You will prepare switching packages, outage steps, and sequencing plans, collaborate with Operations using DACT and OMS insights, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or related work experience.
• 7+ years of distribution or transmission line experience.
• Ability to pass the technical capability test.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates hazards and embeds safety controls into pre‑job documentation.
• Ensures work packages meet standards and performs QA/QC to prevent rework.
• Prepares switching packages and outage steps; coordinates with DOC for safe sequencing.
• Verifies readiness of permits, materials, logistics, and equipment before crews mobilize.
• Coaches crews and resolves planning challenges to maintain safety and quality.

Skills

Field coordination

Planning & scheduling

Safety leadership

QA/QC

Distribution/Trans

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DACT

OMS

Job description

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Field Coordinator- Dist

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy New Orleans, LLC

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Field Coordinator - Distribution is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution of all distribution construction, maintenance, restoration, and switching activities through thorough and proactive planning. This role focuses on anticipating hazards, validating switching orders, determining when EWP/DWP analysis is needed, and embedding Life Critical Rules, grounding requirements, clearance expectations, and safe‑work practices directly into pre‑job documentation – including executing where applicable. The Field Coordinator - Distribution validates all work packages against approved standards, assemblies, and work methods, performing site assessments, access reviews, and material verification to eliminate rework and prevent delays. By preparing switching packages, outage steps, and sequencing plans, the coordinator supports safe system operations and collaborates closely with Operations using DACT and OMS insights to strengthen restoration readiness.

Execution readiness is a core function—ensuring that permits, materials, equipment, logistics, environmental requirements, and jobsite conditions are fully prepared before crews mobilize. The Field Coordinator - Distribution works across Field Crews, Dispatch, and Supply Chain, teams to resolve constraints and maintain workflow continuity. Additionally, the role provides technical coaching, clarifies expectations, anticipates constructability challenges, and participates in post‑job reviews to strengthen planning quality, reinforce safe and consistent work practices, and prevent future planning‑driven issues.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety Leadership & High‑Risk Planning - Anticipates and identifies hazards in distribution work before execution; determines when EWP/DWP is required; embeds Life Critical Rules, grounding, clearances, and Safe Work Practices into all pre‑job documentation; and ensures safety controls and equipment are in place before crews mobilize.
• Standards Compliance, Quality Control & Work Package Validation - Ensures distribution jobs align with construction and maintenance standards; performs pre‑construction reviews, site assessments, and material verification; and uses structured QA/QC (redlines, as‑builts, specification checks) to eliminate discrepancies before field execution.
• System Operations Support, Switching Readiness & Outage Planning - Prepares and validates switching packages, isolation points, and outage steps for distribution work; coordinates with Distribution Operations Center (DOC) to ensure safe sequencing; and applies knowledge of DACT/OMS to support restoration readiness for routine and emergent events.
• Execution Readiness & Work Enablement - Confirms distribution jobs are fully ready by validating access, environmental needs, permits, logistics, equipment staging, and material availability; resolves constraints early and coordinates across Construction, Dispatch, and Supply Chain, to ensure smooth field execution.
• Technical Coaching, Troubleshooting & Field Support - Enhances crew success by clarifying job expectations, preparing accurate and actionable work plans, resolving planning‑phase challenges, participating in post‑job reviews, and intervening early when documentation or work‑practice gaps could compromise safety or quality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• High School Diploma or equivalent or related work experience

Minimum experience required of the position

• 7+ years of distribution or transmission line experience with demonstrated competency and a clear understanding of advanced Linework skills

– or –

• The ability to pass the technical capability test, demonstrating the required skills

Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124689
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf.If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: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.

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. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre‑employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and numberof questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website,http://www.eei.org/practicetests , Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words).Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non‑reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.