Substation Mechanic

Substation Mechanic

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

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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 Requirements:

Minimum education required of the position:

HS Diploma or equivalent or Associate's Degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).

Minimum experience required of the position:

Substation Mechanic I: Without Associate's Degree: 0-2 years. With Associate's Degree: 0-1 years.

Substation Mechanic II: Without Associates Degree: 2-4 years. With Associates Degree: 1-3 years.

Substation Mechanic III-Sr: Without Associates Degree: 4+ years. With Associates Degree: 3+ years.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position:

• Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills
• Able 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
• Desired: Experience in Substation maintenance and construction preferred.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position:

• 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
• Desired: DOT medical certification

Primary Location: Louisiana-West Monroe Louisiana : West Monroe

Job Function: Skilled / Craft

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU

Number of Openings: 1

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%