Relay Apprentice - Technician

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Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

* This position can be filled as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, or Relay Technician based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.*

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:

• Connect and read meters, instruments, etc.
• Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports.
• Perform necessary housekeeping.
• Use hand tools.
• Work off of ladders on poles, structures or towers and have ability to handle self in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate Company's vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist in switching.
• Assist in constructing, installing, and maintaining all relaying and associated equipment.
• Assist in storm restoration in substations and other groups.

• Be willing and able to learn the 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 .
• Be responsible for Company tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Be willing and able to become familiar with relay and spare parts stock.
• Have practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment.
• Be willing and able to read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, 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 willing and able to obtain working knowledge of Company’s practices and standards as related to work.
• Be willing and able to complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.
• at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field OR
• a two-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering
• Relay Apprentice 2nd Year:
  • at least 1 year, and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year, OR
  • at least 1 year of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, OR
  • at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field
• at least 1 year, and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 2nd Year, OR
• at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, OR
• at least 4 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field
• at least 1 year, as a qualified Relay Apprentice 3rd Year, OR
• at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers, or engineering, OR
• at least 5 years of equivalent work experience in a related field
• at least 1 year, as a qualified Relay Apprentice 4th Year, OR
• at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers, or engineering, and at least 4 years of equivalent work experience in a related…