Relay Technician

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Location: DESTREHAN, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

* This position may be filled as a Relay Technician I, II, III, or Sr based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. *

JOB SUMMARY:

Working within Entergy's Safety Rules, perform routine and emergency maintenance on substation protective relaying and control equipment, as well as installation of new equipment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine & emergency maintenance and repairs on all types of substation protective relay systems, control equipment and communication equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot system protection equipment, control equipment, panel equipment, RTU's, breakers, transformers, communication channel equipment, DFR's, etc.
• Install relays and relay panels, install and terminate cabling and wiring, commission and test relays and related equipment, calibrate relays, etc.
• Switch and ground substation equipment in accordance with Entergy's Switching Procedures, Grounding Procedures, Safe Work Procedures and Safety Rules.
• Must be available for 24-hour callout and extended hours.
• Must be able to successfully complete the necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Skills Training Department and OJT Qualification and Certification process.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred
  :
  Associate's Degree.
• Associate's Degree
• Without an associate degree: at least 1 year of experience.
• Without an associate degree: at least 2 years of experience.
• With an associate degree: at least 1 year of experience.
• Without an associate degree: at least 4 years of experience.
• With an associate degree: at least 3 years of experience.
• Without an associate degree: at least 6 years of electrical/electronics/metering/controls experience.
• With an associate degree: at least5 years of experience.

Minimum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams, technical manuals and instruction books.
• Understanding of protective relaying concepts and AC and DC power systems.
• Knowledgeable with electronics, computer logic, microprocessors and programmable computer logic.
• Completion of the necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department.
• Preferred
  • Knowledge of protective relaying/SCADA/communications/substation equipment.
• Experience in relay maintenance and installation.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office and computer skills.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Successful completion of the EEITEC test.
• If EEI TECHtest recommended, notate this onresume.
• Candidates selected to take the TECHtest will be invited via e-mail
  * PLEASE MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER.*
• Preferred
  • Valid LA driver's license and good driving record.
  • DOT medical certification.

Primary

Location:

Louisiana- DESTREHANLouisiana : DESTREHAN
Job Function
:
Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status
: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Relocation Option:
Union description/code
: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings
: 1
PS Job Title
:
Relay Technician I-Sr
Travel Percentage
:
Up to 25%

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EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable…