Relay Apprentice 1-4

About the Role

This position can be filled by a Relay Apprentice 1st Year through 4th Year.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs on all types of substation protective relay systems, control equipment, and communications equipment
• Install, commission, and test substation protective relays, digital and analog telemetering, power-line carrier transmitters/receivers, wave-traps and carrier tuning equipment, transfer trip carrier and tone equipment, transducers, digital fault recorders, sequence of events recorders, substation PLCs and CPUs, remote terminal units, transformers, breakers, and substation communications circuits from the demark point to all internal substation equipment
• Commission, maintain, and test current transformers, coupling capacitors, fiber optic cable to high voltage equipment, and substation control cable in substations
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTest software or Protection Suite
• Prepare and maintain records of equipment tests and maintenance
• Conduct special tests as directed in connection with operation, maintenance, and design of all types of electrical equipment and systems associated with substations and system protection
• Switch and ground substation equipment in accordance with Entergy’s Switching Procedures, Grounding Procedures, Safe Work Procedures, and Safety Rules
• Train, coach, and mentor fellow employees in related activities
• Respond to emergency conditions and troubleshoot and repair problems
• Be available for 24-hour callout and available to work overtime hours to maintain continuity of service as emergencies require
• Be available to work additional hours, in alternate locations, and/or perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and NERC protective relay standards
• Knowledge of electric utility systems operation, maintenance, and construction practices
• Demonstrated aptitude to work alone in unsupervised situations
• Demonstrated computer skills including Windows, Excel, Access, and Word
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group
• Ability to read and understand electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and instruction books
• Computer competency required
• Must work safely at all times
• Must be dependable and reliable, and work as a member of a team
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to make decisions
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics, or Military equivalent or equivalent work experience

Minimum Experience:

• 0 - 4 years of experience
• Preferred: Prior electrical substation relaying experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of protective relaying, SCADA, communications, and substation equipment
• Familiarity with Schweitzer, ERLphase, and Electromechanical relays (Westinghouse and GE)
• Knowledge of Doble ProTest or Protection Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven commitment to safety and customer service
• Prior experience installing, maintaining, testing, & repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar equipment

Certifications, Licenses, Testing, Etc.:

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card
• Must be EEI TECH Test Recommended
• Candidates selected to take the TECH Test will be invited via e-mail