Substation Apprentice - Technician (Little Rock)

Entergy; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation Apprentice Technician to join their team in Little Rock. This role involves maintaining and repairing critical electrical equipment in substations and power plants, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, the ability to work in challenging conditions, and a commitment to safety. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the reliability of power distribution. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and grow your skills in the electrical field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain, install, test and repair electrical equipment.
• Good physical condition and able to lift 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on substations.
• Work safely near energized equipment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Substation switchman certification

Technical manual comprehension

AC and DC schematics

Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

Physical dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Job Title:

Substation Apprentice - Technician (Little Rock)

Work Place Flexibility:

Onsite

Legal Entity:

Entergy Arkansas, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

While working safely, employee will maintain, install, test and repair breakers, transformers, regulators and associated electrical equipment in substations and power plants. Employee will maintain a safe and healthy work environment with co-workers and management personnel. Employee must have the ability to perform switching on both distribution and transmission substation equipment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to obtain Substation switchman certification.
• Familiarity in reading, understanding, and following technical manuals and instruction books.
• Familiarity in the use of AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Able to climb structures, ladders, operate lift trucks and work without fear of height.
• Able to perform routine and emergency maintenance, testing, initial installation and restoration of substations and related equipment.
• Able to perform substation switching and practice safe tagging and grounding procedures.
• Must be available for 24-hour callout and to work extended hours.
• Must obtain a valid CDL within 180 days.
• Good physical condition and able to lift 100 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and color vision.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and relate to customers.
• Good computer skills and communication skills (oral and written).
• Be self-motivated with ability to make independent decisions.
• Able to work near energized equipment safely.

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of the EEI CAST test.
• Candidates selected to take the CAST Test will be invited via e-mail. MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK FOLDER
• If you are EEI CAST Test Recommended, notate it on your resume.
• Preferred: Background in mechanical/electric machines/ mechanic shop/hydraulic repairs or motor vehicle repairs.

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