Field Relay Technician I

Entergy; Gretna (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Relay Technician in Gretna, LA to perform tests, repairs, and calibrations on relays and related equipment. The role involves field and laboratory work, reading meters, and assisting in storm restoration efforts in substations.

The position requires learning safety rules, maintaining licenses, and understanding electrical diagrams. It is a safety-sensitive role with potential travel up to 25% and a nonexempt status.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree preferred: Electrical or Computer Technology.
• Willingness to follow safety rules and administer first aid.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist in storm restoration in substations and with other groups.
• Operate several computer applications for testing relays and equipment.
• Connect and read meters, instruments, etc.
• Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports.
• Perform housekeeping and use hand tools.

Skills

Reading meters

Use hand tools

Operate vehicles

Electrical circuits knowledge

Read wiring diagrams

Safety awareness

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical or Computer Technology

Tools

TWIC card

CIP background check

Driver's license

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Relay Technician in Gretna, LA to perform tests, repairs, and calibrations on relays and related equipment. The role involves field and laboratory work, reading meters, and assisting in storm restoration efforts in substations.

The position requires learning safety rules, maintaining licenses, and understanding electrical diagrams. It is a safety-sensitive role with potential travel up to 25% and a nonexempt status.