Utility Foreman - Relay

Entergy; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Utility Foreman - Relay to supervise and coordinate employee tasks related to the installation and maintenance of Distribution Automation devices. The role requires a high level of organization, leadership, and expertise in the electric utility industry. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance and effective team management under extreme working conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the electric utility industry.
• Experience in electrical substation maintenance preferred.
• Certifications for substation switching required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Assist in network operations and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree in Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

Relay testing equipment

SCADA systems

Job description

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Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

Job Summary/Purpose

Supervise and coordinate your employee’s work, support local network and employee needs, and perform the duties required for the installation and repair of Distribution Automation (DA) devices. The relay foreman must be available for callouts and extended hours.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide leadership and guidance to DA team members, line, and service personnel.
• Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance to Company Safety Rules.
• Work to ensure network goals and objectives are met.
• Organize DA work for team members.
• Manage multiple tasks and inputs simultaneously.
• Work with others and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working conditions.
• Must have a strong attention to detail with a focus on safety, accuracy, and data integrity in order to direct DA team members safely to install and maintain DA devices.
• Assist in Network operations, storm restorations, and directing of contract crews. Motivate and influence a diverse and geographically dispersed work force dealing with a wide variety of safety and training issues.
• Assume DA Line Supervisor's duties for a short time in their absence.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent or related work experience.
• Preferred: 2-year technical degree in Electronics/Instrumentation
  
  

Minimum Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry, or in a related industrial field
• Preferred:
• 5-10 years' experience in electrical substation maintenance or construction preferred.
• 5 years of Distribution Automation, protection, and control theory experience or equivalent.
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Able to work with little direction with a high level of organization to accomplish multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be available for 24-hour callout and extended hours.
• Must be certified and able to perform substation switching.
• Preferred:
• Proficiency in testing relays using test sets.
• Understanding of protection schemes.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and communication protocols.
  

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC Card.
  
  

Primary Location: Texas-Conroe Texas : Conroe || Texas : Cleveland || Texas : New Caney || Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Professional with Paid Overtime

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 119366

Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

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 please click here and 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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