Entergy · 2 days ago
2nd year Relay Apprentice - Technician
Conroe, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expEntergy is a provider of essential services, and they are seeking a 2nd year Relay Apprentice - Technician. The role involves performing tests, repairs, adjustments, and calibrations on various electrical equipment under supervision, as well as assisting in storm restoration and operating computer applications for testing relays and equipment.
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Responsibilities
All duties of Relay Apprentice 1st Year
Assist in storm restoration in substations and with other groups
Operate several computer applications for testing relays and equipment
Connect and read meters, instruments, etc
Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports
Perform necessary housekeeping
Use hand tools
Handle ladders and have ability to handle self in a safe and efficient manner
Operate Company's vehicles and equipment
Connect and operate overall relay test equipment
Make electrically and mechanically sound solder joint
Read and understand drawings and wiring diagrams
Test overcurrent, auxiliary relays over voltage undervoltage underfrequency reclosure relays
Test Current Transformers and potential transformers
DC operational checks on feeder breaker
Secondary inject CT and PT circuits
Assist in switching
Assist in constructing, installing, and maintaining all relaying and associated equipment
Connect and interrogate solid state/microprocessor relays for event reports and settings
Qualification
Required
Must live within or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the assigned service area
Under close supervision, following specific instructions as to methods and working details, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks involved in making tests, repairs, adjustments, and calibrations on relays, meters, telemeters, supervisory control, carrier current equipment, and other similar apparatus and related equipment in laboratory and field
All duties of Relay Apprentice 1st Year
Assist in storm restoration in substations and with other groups
Operate several computer applications for testing relays and equipment
Connect and read meters, instruments, etc
Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports
Perform necessary housekeeping
Use hand tools
Handle ladders and have ability to handle self in a safe and efficient manner
Operate Company's vehicles and equipment
Connect and operate overall relay test equipment
Make electrically and mechanically sound solder joint
Read and understand drawings and wiring diagrams
Test overcurrent, auxiliary relays over voltage undervoltage underfrequency reclosure relays
Test Current Transformers and potential transformers
DC operational checks on feeder breaker
Secondary inject CT and PT circuits
Assist in switching
Assist in constructing, installing, and maintaining all relaying and associated equipment
Connect and interrogate solid state/microprocessor relays for event reports and settings
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
Maintain automobile and truck driver's license, TWIC card CIP background check or other applicable license, background check, or ID
Have practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment
Be willing and able to read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints
Be willing and able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety
Be willing and able to learn the Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules and requirements for a qualified switchman
Be responsible for Company tools, instruments, and equipment
Have working knowledge of Company's practices and standards as related to work
Be willing and able to become familiar with relay and spare parts truck
Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position
Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require
Be willing and able to work extended hours in support for overtime or emergency work including overtime
Good hand-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and color vision
Be particularly alert in observing hazards 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
Possess keen faculties of observation
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
Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision, and patience are particularly essential
Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person
Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner
Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers
Be able to work out of town assignments as required
Successful completion of the EEI TECH test
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
10001+ employees
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$1.3B2025-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
1985-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Marsh
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Hudson III
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