Substation Relay Technician

PS Job Title: Substation Relay Technician

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)

• 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
Req ID: 124901
PS Job Title: Substation Relay Technician 
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO 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.

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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 [email protected] 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.