Substation Technician

Job Title

Substation Technician

Onsite

Entergy Arkansas, LLC

This position may be filled as a Substation Helper 1st Year, Apprentice 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Year, or Substation Technician based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

The selected candidate is required to live within, or relocate to within, 45 miles of the service center headquarters. Location requirements may differ for certain roles based on established regional operational needs.

• Under close supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, substations, underground systems, and related equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned.
• Assist in the erection of substation structures, including foundations.
• Work on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
• Install miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings during construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.
• Perform transmission and distribution switching.
• Tie knots and splice rope.
• Assist qualified mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
• Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
• Assist in testing and filtering oil and minor repairs to transformers, oil circuit breakers, regulations, etc.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Operate Company’s trucks and automobiles.
• Operate Company’s vehicles and equipment.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Helper 1st Year: 0 years experience required.
• Substation Apprentice 1st Year: worked for at least 1 year as a qualified Helper, Helper Substation Dept., or have equivalent experience in related work having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Substation Apprentice 2nd Year: worked at least 1 year as a qualified Substation Apprentice 1st Year - Substation Dept., or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Substation Apprentice 3rd Year: worked at least 1 year as a qualified Substation Apprentice 2nd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Substation Apprentice 4th Year: worked at least 1 year as a qualified Substation Apprentice 3rd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Substation Technician: worked for at least 1 year as a qualified Substation Apprentice 4th Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Know Company’s safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be willing and able to render practical first aid.
• Know the location of, and be willing and able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
• Hold a current Class A CDL license or be willing and able to obtain one within a specified time period.
• Have knowledge of line and substation material and use of line and substation construction tools and equipment.

Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards, communicating issues and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
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