Substation Apprentice

Entergy; Mississippi; On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Mississippi, LLC is seeking candidates for Substation Apprentice positions in a pool for future openings across multiple Mississippi locations. Roles span 1st to 4th year apprentices, focusing on high/low voltage work, safety, and fundamental substation tasks.

Candidates must show willingness to learn and operate in a transmission/distribution environment. Responsibilities include erection of structures, switching, oil and transformer work, and routine maintenance with supervision.

Qualifications

• Under close supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be willing to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage work involved in substations and related equipment.
• Must be willing to operate in safety-focused environments and follow all safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the erection of steel structures, including foundations.
• Work on energized conductors, circuits and busses up to 500 volts.
• Install hardware, grounds, fittings, and conductors during construction.
• Perform transmission and distribution switching.
• Tie knots and splice rope.
• Assist qualified mechanic in routine inspection and maintenance.
• Assist in handling, moving and installation of equipment and machinery.
• Assist in testing and filtering oil and minor repairs to transformers and breakers.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Operate Company vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

First aid

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

EEI CAST test

Job description

Work Place Flexibility

Onsite

Legal Entity

Entergy Mississippi, LLC

• This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available.***
• This position can be filled as a Substation Apprentice 1st Year through 4th Year. *

• This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available.***
• This position can be filled as a Substation Apprentice 1st Year through 4th Year. *

Job Qualifications

Under close supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage work involved in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substations and other equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Assist in the erection of steel structures, including foundations.
• Work on energized conductors, circuits and busses up to 500 volts.
• Install miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings during construction. Buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.
• Perform transmission and distribution switching.
• Tie knots and splice rope.
• Assist qualified mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
• Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
• Assist in testing and filtering oil and minor repairs to transformers, oil circuit breakers, regulations, etc.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Operate Company's vehicles and equipment.

Experience And Special Qualifications

• Know Company's safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be willing and able to render practical first aid.
• Know the location of, and be willing and able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
• Hold a current Class A CDL license or be willing and able to obtain one within a specified time period.
• Have knowledge of line and substation material and use of line and substation construction tools and equipment.

Substation Apprentice 2nd Year

Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 1st Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

Substation Apprentice 3rd Year

Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 2nd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

Substation Apprentice 4th Year

Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 3rd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

Substation Technician

Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 4th Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.

Physical Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Personal Qualifications

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards, communicating issues and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

Company Testing

• Must be EEI CAST test recommended. *candidates who are EEI CAST test recommended should notate this on their resume
• Candidates selected to take the CAST test will be invited via e‑mail *BE AWARE TO MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER FOR THE CANDIDATE TESTING EMAIL INVITATION.

Primary Location

Mississippi- Mississippi : Brookhaven || Mississippi : Flora || Mississippi : Grenada || Mississippi : Senatobia || Mississippi : Vicksburg

Job Function

Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code

MS Bargaining - Trans-M04

Number of Openings

1

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

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, Entergy 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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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 contact [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 number of 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.