Relay Technician I - SR

Entergy; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Relay Technician I–Sr to perform maintenance, testing, and installation of equipment for transmission and distribution systems. Under supervision, you will work on relays, panels, and SCADA interfaces in substations and generating facilities.

This onsite role emphasizes safety, after-hours availability, and potential travel for support. A 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Computer Technology is preferred, with entry paths based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Computer Technology required.
• Experience with relay systems, control panels, and SCADA is a plus.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work onsite in substation environments.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing relay and control equipment.
• Checking installations in substations to verify operation.
• Constructing relay panels and switchboards for new or modified gear.
• Planning and performing switching operations for substation maintenance.
• Participating in safety meetings and trainings.
• Be available for after-hours callouts and travel for support.
• Carry out duties under supervisor guidance.

Skills

Relay testing

Relay calibration

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

2-year technical degree

Job description

Minimum Experience

Relay Tech I:

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

This position will be filled as a Relay Technician I, II, III or Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Job Summary/Purpose Under close and directive supervision, perform any work required for construction, installation, maintenance, and testing of all types of equipment used in the communication, control, and protection of electrical transmission and distribution lines, substations, and generating station equipment.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, altering, removing, or replacing equipment or devices used in the protection, operation, or maintenance of circuit breakers, voltage regulators, transformers, generators, associated communication facilities, and other related equipment.
• i.e. Relay calibration, relay functional checks, AC testing, CT testing, and RTU (SCADA) programming.
• Checking new and existing installations of relay and control equipment in substations to verify correctness of operation.
• Constructing relay panels and control switchboards, including cutting, mounting, wiring, and painting, as required for a new job or for modifications to existing equipment.
• Planning and performing switching operations associated with the maintenance of substation equipment.
• Actively participate in monthly safety meetings and yearly training activities.
• Be able to operate a van or light truck in a safe manner.
• Perform other related physical or less skilled work as directed.
• Performing assigned duties under established methods and procedures as directed and carrying out work assignments under observation or checking from time to time by a Supervisor, an Engineer or another qualified Relay personnel.
• Be available for after-hours callout and able to travel to other service territories for support when needed.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education

• Preferred: 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Computer Technology.

Minimum Experience

Relay Tech I:

• 0 - 2 years of experience without Associates Degree.
• 0 - 1 years of experience with Associates Degree.

Relay Tech II