Relay Apprentice 1st Yr Relay Technician

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Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC

Location Requirement: Candidate must live within, or relocate to within, 45 miles of the service center headquarters.

• Under close supervision, perform tests, repairs, adjustments, and calibrations on relays, meters, telemeters, supervisory control, carrier‑current equipment, and related apparatus in laboratory and field.
• Connect and read meters, instruments, and related equipment.
• Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports.
• Perform necessary housekeeping tasks.
• Use hand tools and handle ladders for work on poles, structures, and towers, maintaining a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment safely.
• Assist in switching operations.
• Assist in constructing, installing, and maintaining relaying equipment.
• Assist in storm restoration in substations and other groups.

• Willing and able to learn company safety rules and administer approved resuscitation and first aid methods.
• Maintain a valid automobile and truck driver’s license, TWIC card, or equivalent license and background check.
• Responsible for company tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Familiar with relay and spare parts stock.
• Practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment.
• Read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety.
• Learn and apply company electrical and mechanical tagging rules for a qualified switchman.
• Obtain working knowledge of company practices and standards related to the work.
• Complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.
• Meet one of the following criteria for Relay Apprentice or Technician levels:
  • At least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay‑related field, or a two‑year associate’s degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers, or engineering.
  • For Relay Apprentice 2nd Year: at least 1 year qualified as a 1st Year Apprentice, or equivalent work plus a two‑year associate’s degree, or at least 3 years of equivalent work/training.
  • For Relay Apprentice 3rd Year: at least 1 year qualified as a 2nd Year Apprentice, or equivalent work plus a two‑year associate’s degree, or at least 5 years of equivalent work experience.
  • For Relay Apprentice 4th Year: at least 1 year qualified as a 3rd Year Apprentice, or equivalent work plus a two‑year associate’s degree, or at least 7 years of equivalent work experience.

• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Possess the strength and endurance for arduous labor as required.
• Work extended hours, overtime, or emergency work when necessary.
• Have good hand‑eye coordination, physical dexterity, and color vision.

• Highly alert to hazards and accident prevention.
• Adapt to unusual surroundings and normal working conditions.
• Possess keen observation skills.
• Communicate orders and instructions clearly, earning respect from superiors and subordinates.
• Display manual dexterity, precision, and patience.
• Maintain neatness and orderliness in work and appearance.
• Meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings.
• Provide customer‑oriented service at all times.
• Work out‑of‑town assignments as required.

• Must be eligible for the EEI TECH test.
• Selected candidates will be invited via e‑mail; ensure monitoring of spam/junk folders.

• Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, or extra duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary.

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