Substation Mechanic I-Sr

Entergy Corporation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation is hiring a Substation Mechanic in Louisiana, responsible for conducting maintenance and repairs on substation equipment, including transformers and circuit breakers. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and experience related to electrical systems. Candidates must be available for 24-hour call outs. Join a team dedicated to ensuring reliable energy services while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Able to read and understand electrical diagrams.
• Dependable and reliable team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing of substation equipment.
• Execute substation switching and grounding.
• Conduct installations and inspections of substation equipment.
• Maintain all types of circuit breakers and substations.
• Available for 24-hour call outs and extended hours.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical diagram comprehension

MS Office skills

Reliability

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Ability to obtain CDL

Experience in substation maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary/Purpose

• Working within Entergy's Safety Rules, perform routine & emergency maintenance and repairs on substation equipment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing of substation equipment; breakers, transformers, batteries, cables, etc.
• Perform substation switching and grounding procedures
• Perform construction activities of installing all substation equipment
• Perform inspections of substation equipment. Install, maintain, repair, operate and remove switching station and substation equipment
• Maintain switching stations, substation buildings, structures and grounds, including customers' installations
• Inspect, adjust, maintain, test, repair or replace all types of circuit breakers and gang operated disconnecting switches, batteries, power transformers, power rectifiers, and station type regulators
• Perform wiring and maintenance work in substations
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Substation Mechanic 1:
  • Without Associate's Degree: 0 - 2 years of experience
  • With Associate's Degree: 0 - 1 years of experience
• Substation Mechanic II:
  • Without Associate's Degree: At least 2 - 4 years of experience
  • With Associate's Degree: At least 1 - 3 years of experience
• Substation Mechanic III:
  • Without Associates Degree: 4+ years.
  • With Associates Degree: 3+ years.
• Substation Mechanic Sr.:
  • Without Associate's Degree: 6+ years.
  • With Associate's Degree: 5+ years.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills
• Able to read and understand the following: electrical one-line, schematic and wiring diagrams; technical manuals and instruction books; mechanical and civil construction drawings
• Ability to understand technical manuals and instruction books
• Completion of the necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department
• Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary
• Knowledgeable in MS Office skills
• Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team
• Self motivated with ability to make decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Preferred: Experience in Substation maintenance and construction
• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL operator's license and be able to operate all vehicles and equipment in the department
• Must be EEI CAST Test recommended
• Preffered: DOT medical certification

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

Primary Location: Louisiana-LabadievilleLouisiana : Labadieville
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Step Pay
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123429
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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.

EEO Statement: 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.

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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.

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.