Substation Relay Technician – Onsite, 24/7 Availability

Entergy Corporation; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking a Relay Technician I-Sr to perform routine and emergency maintenance on substation protective relaying and control equipment, and to install new equipment in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, ability to read diagrams, and willingness to work flexible hours, including 24-hour callouts. Valid TWIC and related certifications may be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ability to read electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams, manuals and instruction books.
• Understanding of protective relaying concepts and AC/DC power systems.
• Knowledge of electronics, computer logic, microprocessors and programmable logic.
• Completion of required Safety and Training modules.
• Preferred: knowledge of protective relaying/SCADA/communications/substation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on substation relay systems and control equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot protection, control, and communications equipment.
• Install relays and relay panels, wire termination, commissioning and testing.
• Follow switching and grounding procedures and safety rules.
• Be available for 24-hour callout and extended hours.

Skills

Relay maintenance

Relaying concepts

MS Office

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Technical communication

EEI TECHtest awareness

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

SCADA software

Relay protection software

Automation testing tools

Job description

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking a Relay Technician I-Sr to perform routine and emergency maintenance on substation protective relaying and control equipment, and to install new equipment in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, ability to read diagrams, and willingness to work flexible hours, including 24-hour callouts. Valid TWIC and related certifications may be advantageous.