Onsite Relay Technician — Substation Protection

Entergy; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking a Relay Technician at various levels (I-Sr) to perform routine and emergency maintenance on substation protective relay and control equipment. The role includes installation, wiring, commissioning, and calibration of relays and panels.

Candidates must meet training and certification requirements, be able to obtain a TWIC card, and be available for 24-hour callouts. Onsite work with up to 25% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams, technical manuals and instruction books.
• Understanding of protective relaying concepts and AC and DC power systems.
• Knowledgeable with electronics, computer logic, microprocessors and programmable computer logic.
• Completion of the necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine & emergency maintenance and repairs on all types of substation protective relay systems, control equipment and communication equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot system protection equipment, control equipment, panel equipment, RTU's, breakers, transformers, communication channel equipment, DFR's, etc.
• Install relays and relay panels, install and terminate cabling and wiring, commission and test relays and related equipment, calibrate relays, etc.
• Switch and ground substation equipment in accordance with Entergy's Switching Procedures, Grounding Procedures, Safe Work Procedures and Safety Rules.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Protective relaying concepts

AC/DC power systems

Electronics and microprocessors

MS Office/computer skills

Team player

Interpersonal/communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking a Relay Technician at various levels (I-Sr) to perform routine and emergency maintenance on substation protective relay and control equipment. The role includes installation, wiring, commissioning, and calibration of relays and panels.

Candidates must meet training and certification requirements, be able to obtain a TWIC card, and be available for 24-hour callouts. Onsite work with up to 25% travel is expected.