Substation Relay Technician

Entergy Corporation; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks a Relay Technician Apprentice in Morrilton, Arkansas. You will learn electrical theory, read relay control drawings, and assist with installation, testing and maintenance of substation equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, climb and work in confined spaces, and good communication. This on-site role may require up to 25% travel. Training will progress from first-year apprentice to higher levels based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to read basic instructions and electrical documents.
• Knowledge of electrical theory is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with installation of electrical equipment per specs.
• Use test devices to check continuity, voltage, insulation, and faults.
• Read relay control drawings and schematics accurately.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures with guidance from senior staff.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Electrical theory

Ohm's law

Circuit reading

Troubleshooting

Equipment installation

Reading comprehension

Active listening

Excel and Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ohmmeters

Voltmeters

Meggers

Continuity testers

Job description

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Location: Morrilton, Arkansas, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC

***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 and interpret instructions and assignments
• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position:

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

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:

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position:

• Successful Recommendation on EEI Tech Test

Primary Location: Arkansas-MorriltonArkansas : Morrilton
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Bargaining
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: Bargaining
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124901
PS Job Title: Substation Relay Technician
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, provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services 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.

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.