Substation Mechanic I–Sr: Build, Inspect & Maintain

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

Job summary

Entergy seeks a Substation Mechanic I-Sr. to maintain and repair substation equipment in DESTREHAN, LA. Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, switching, grounding, construction, and inspections under Safety Rules.

Multiple levels exist by experience; CDL license may be required. Position is safety sensitive with pre-employment and random drug testing policies. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical skills, and ability to read electrical diagrams and

Qualifications

• Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills.
• Able to read and understand electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams; technical manuals and instruction books; mechanical and civil construction drawings.
• Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical concepts

Reading diagrams

MS Office

Teamwork

CDL license

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Entergy seeks a Substation Mechanic I-Sr. to maintain and repair substation equipment in DESTREHAN, LA. Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, switching, grounding, construction, and inspections under Safety Rules.

Multiple levels exist by experience; CDL license may be required. Position is safety sensitive with pre-employment and random drug testing policies. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical skills, and ability to read electrical diagrams and