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Relay Technician

Job in Destrehan, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, 70047, USA
Listing for: Entergy
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Field/Service Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Field/Service Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Destrehan

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

Job Title

Relay Technician

PS Job Title

Relay Technician I-Sr

Work Place Flexibility

Onsite

Legal Entity

Entergy Louisiana, LLC

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

Minimum Education
  • Preferred:
    Associate's Degree.
Minimum Experience Relay Tech I
  • Associate's Degree
  • Without an associate degree: at least 1 year of experience.
Relay Tech II
  • Without an associate degree: at least 2 years of experience.
  • With an associate degree: at least 1 year of experience.
Relay Tech III
  • Without an associate degree: at least 4 years of experience.
  • With an associate degree: at least 3 years of experience.
Relay Tech Sr
  • Without an associate degree: at least 6 years of electrical/electronics/metering/controls experience.
  • With an associate degree: at least 5 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.
Any Certifications, Licenses, Etc.
  • Successful completion of the EEI TECH test.
  • If EEI TECH test recommended, notate this on resume.
  • Candidates selected to take the TECH test 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- DESTREHAN Louisiana : DESTREHAN

Job Function

Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Union description/code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Req

124344

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please  to navigate to EEO page, or see statements below.

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 federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to…

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