Substation Relay Technician

Entergy; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Arkansas, LLC is seeking a Substation Relay Technician in Morrilton, AR. The role includes reading relay control drawings, testing with meters and megger, troubleshooting, and assisting installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and preferred electronics/electrical/mechanical coursework; physical requirements include climbing and lifting up to 100 pounds, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and reading relay drawings or schematics.
• Experience with testing devices and basic electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Read relay control drawings and schematics.
• Use ohmmeters, voltmeters, megger and checkers to test continuity, resistance, voltage, opens/shorts.
• Troubleshoot and assist crew in identifying equipment failures.
• Assist in installing electrical equipment per company specs.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Maintain strong written and spoken communication with team.
• Apply critical thinking and active learning to problems.
• Speak effectively with coworkers, management and external personnel.
• Work with Excel, Word and Windows programs as needed.

Skills

Electrical theory

Test equipment operation

Relay schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Installation assistance

Reading comprehension

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills (Excel/Word)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics/electrical/mechanical desired

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Office equipment

Bucket truck operation

Pickup truck

Job description

PS Job Title:

Substation Relay Technician

Work Place Flexibility:

Onsite

Legal Entity:

Entergy Arkansas, LLC

Position Options:

• This position may be filled as a Relay Tech Apprentice 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year or Relay Technician.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Knowledge of basic electrical theory such as Ohm’s Law and series and parallel circuits in order to understand


• The ability to use electrical test devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, meggers, and continuity checkers to perform basic checks for continuity, resistance, voltage, opens, shorts, insulation breakdowns, and grounds.


• The ability to read relay control drawings and schematics


• Troubleshooting - Assist crew member in determining causes of equipment failure


• Installation - Assist crew member in installing electrical equipment to meet company specifications


• Reading comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents


• Equipment maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on electrical equipment


• Active listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions on approaches to problems.


• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.


• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.


• Ability to speak effectively one-on-one with coworkers, management and external personnel.


• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and other Windows based programs.

and interpret instructions and assignments

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Associate degree in electronics/electrical/mechanical desired

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position

• While performing the duties of the job, this employee will regularly be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to one hundred pounds.


• While performing the duties this employee will regularly be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.


• Lift or pull heavy cables and equipment weighing more than 50 pounds


• The ability to work above ground from aerial bucket trucks, at ground level, and in trenches or manholes


• Special vision requirements are close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Machines And Equipment

• This position requires the ability to proficiently operate the following:


• electrical testing equipment


• general office equipment


• pickup truck


• bucket truck.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

• Successful Recommendation on EEI Tech Test

Primary Location:

Arkansas-Morrilton Arkansas : Morrilton

Job Function

Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status

Bargaining

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code

Bargaining

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.

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.

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.