Substation Relay Technician

Substation Relay Technician

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