Substation Mechanic I-Senior

Job Title: Substation Mechanic I-Sr
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

This position can be filled as a Substation Mechanic I, II, III or Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

• Working within Entergy's Safety Rules, perform routine & emergency maintenance and repairs on substation equipment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform diagnostic testing of substation equipment; breakers, transformers, batteries, cables, etc.
• Perform substation switching and grounding procedures
• Perform construction activities of installing all substation equipment
• Perform inspections of substation equipment. Install, maintain, repair, operate and remove switching station and substation equipment
• Maintain switching stations, substation buildings, structures and grounds, including customers' installations
• Inspect, adjust, maintain, test, repair or replace all types of circuit breakers and gang operated disconnecting switches, batteries, power transformers, power rectifiers, and station type regulators
• Perform wiring and maintenance work in substations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree (or equivalent work experience)

Minimum Experience:

• Substation Mechanic 1.:
• Without Associate's Degree: 0 - 2 years of experience
• With Associate's Degree: 0 - 1 years of experience
• Substation Mechanic II:
• Without Associate's Degree: At least 2 - 4 years of experience
• With Associate's Degree: At least 1 - 3 years of experience
• Substation Mechanic III:
• Without Associates Degree: 4 years.
• With Associates Degree: 3 years.
• Substation Mechanic Sr.:
• Without Associate's Degree: 6 years.
• With Associate's Degree: 5 years.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills
• Able to read and understand the following: electrical one-line, schematic and wiring diagrams; technical manuals and instruction books; mechanical and civil construction drawings
• Ability to understand technical manuals and instruction books
• Completion of the necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department
• Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary
• Knowledgeable in MS Office skills
• Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team
• Self motivated with ability to make decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience in Substation maintenance and construction

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL operator's license and be able to operate all vehicles and equipment in the department
• Must be EEI CAST Test recommended
• Preffered: DOT medical certification

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This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Primary Location: Louisiana-Labadieville Louisiana : Labadieville
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Step Pay
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123429
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 please 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.
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 HRCompliance@entergy.com 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.

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $46,959 - $74,013