Relay Technician

Relay Technician

Job Title: Relay Technician

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

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Location:

Louisiana-Labadieville, Louisiana:
Labadieville

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Req : 121694

Number of Openings: 1

• 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, under voltage, under frequency, 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.
• Must actively participate and successfully complete a training program under the direction of the Mississippi Training and Evaluation Committee (TEC).

• 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 .
• 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
  • 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.

• 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…