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Job Description
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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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
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
Relocation Option
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
PS Job Title: Relay Technician I-Sr
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%