2nd year Relay Apprentice - Technician

2nd Year Relay Apprentice - Technician

Job Title: 2nd year Relay Apprentice - Technician Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX The selected candidates must live within or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the assigned service area and does not offer relocation benefits. This position will be filled as a Relay Apprentice 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, or Relay Technician based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The below job description is that of a Relay Apprentice 2nd Year and the qualifications, duties and responsibilities increase/adjust according to the level that the position is filled.

* JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Under close supervision, following specific instructions as to methods and working details, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks involved in making tests, repairs, adjustments, and calibrations on relays, meters, telemeters, supervisory control, carrier current equipment, and other similar apparatus and related equipment in laboratory and field, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned: All duties of Relay Apprentice 1st Year. Assist in storm restoration in substations and with other groups. Operate several computer applications for testing relays and equipment. Connect and read meters, instruments, etc. Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports. Perform necessary housekeeping. Use hand tools. Handle ladders and have ability to handle self in a safe and efficient manner. Operate Company's vehicles and equipment. Connect and operate overall relay test equipment. Make electrically and mechanically sound solder joint. Read and understand drawings and wiring diagrams. Test overcurrent, auxiliary relays over voltage undervoltage underfrequency reclosure relays. Test Current Transformers and potential transformers. DC operational checks on feeder breaker. Secondary inject CT and PT circuits. Assist in switching. Assist in constructing, installing, and maintaining all relaying and associated equipment. Connect and interrogate solid state/microprocessor relays for event reports and settings.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Know Company's safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be willing and able to render practical first aid. Maintain automobile and truck driver's license, TWIC card CIP background check or other applicable license, background check, or ID. Have practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment. Be willing and able to read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints. Be willing and able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety. Be willing and able to learn the Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules and requirements for a qualified switchman. Be responsible for Company tools, instruments, and equipment. Have working knowledge of Company's practices and standards as related to work. Be willing and able to become familiar with relay and spare parts truck. Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.

Relay Apprentice 2nd Year: Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 1 year of equivalent work/training in relay related field, OR At least 1 year and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year, OR At least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field.

Relay Apprentice 3rd Year: Relay Apprentice 4th Year: Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in relay related field, OR At least 1 year and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 2nd Year, OR At least 4 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field.

Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in relay related field, OR At least 1 year and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 3rd Year, OR At least 5 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field.

Relay Technician: Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 4 years of equivalent work/training in relay related field, OR At least 1 year and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 4th Year, OR At least 6 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS : Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require Be willing and able to work extended hours in support for overtime or emergency work including overtime Good hand-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and color vision

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS : Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents. Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings. Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job. Possess keen faculties of observation. Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates. Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision, and patience are particularly essential. Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person. Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner. Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers. Be able to work out of town assignments as required.

COMPANY TESTING REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of the EEI TECH test Candidates selected to take the TECH test will be invited via e-mail *MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL "This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing."