Substation Mechanic -Senior

Substation Mechanic I-Senior

Working within Entergy's Safety Rules, perform routine & emergency maintenance and repairs on substation equipment.

Perform diagnostic testing of substation equipment; breakers, transformers, batteries, cables, etc.

Perform substation switching and grounding procedures

Perform construction activities of installing all substation equipment

Perform inspections of substation equipment

Install, maintain, repair, operate and remove switching station and substation equipment

Maintain switching stations, substation buildings, structures and grounds, including customers' installations

Inspect, adjust, maintain, test, repair or replace all types of circuit breakers and gang operated disconnecting switches, batteries, power transformers, power rectifiers, and station type regulators

Perform wiring and maintenance work in substations

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred:
Associate's Degree (or equivalent work experience)

Minimum Experience:

Substation Mechanic I:
Without Associate's Degree: 0 - 2 years of experience With Associate's Degree: 0 - 1 years of experience Substation Mechanic II:
Without Associate's Degree:
At least 2 - 4 years of experience With Associate's Degree:
At least 1 - 3 years of experience Substation Mechanic III:
Without Associates Degree: 4+ years. With Associates Degree: 3+ years. Substation Mechanic Sr.:
Without Associate's Degree: 6+ years. With Associate's Degree: 5+ years.

Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills

Ability to read and understand the following: electrical one-line, schematic and wiring diagrams; technical manuals and instruction books; mechanical and civil construction drawings

Ability to understand technical manuals and instruction books

Completion of the necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department

Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary

Knowledgeable in MS Office skills

Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team

Self motivated with ability to make decisions

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Must have or be able to obtain a CDL operator's license and be able to operate all vehicles and equipment in the department

Must be EEI CAST Test recommended

DOT medical certification preferred

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing