Apprentice Instrumentation Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC
This position will be filled as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, or Relay 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
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• 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 work on poles, structures and towers, and have ability to handle self in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate Company's vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist in switching.
• Assist in constructing, installing, and maintaining all relaying and associated equipment.
• Assist in storm restoration in substations and other groups.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be willing and able to learn the 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.
• Be responsible for Company tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Be willing and able to become familiar with relay and spare parts stock.
• Have practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment.
• Be willing and able to read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, 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 willing and able to obtain working knowledge of Company's practices and standards as related to work.
• Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.
• Relay Apprentice 1st Year:
  • at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field OR
  • a two-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering
• Relay Apprentice 2nd Year:
  • at least 1 year, and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year, OR
  • at least 1 year of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, OR
  • at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field
• Relay Apprentice 3rd Year:
  • at least 1 year, and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 2nd Year, OR
  • at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, OR
  • at least 4 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field
• Relay Apprentice 4th Year:
  • at least 1 year, as a qualified Relay Apprentice 3rd Year, OR
  • at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers, or engineering, OR
  • at least 5 years of equivalent work experience in a related field
• Relay Technician:
  • at least 1 year, as a qualified Relay Apprentice 4th Year, OR
  • at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers, or engineering, and at least 4 years of equivalent work experience in a related field.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• 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.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.
• Be able to work out of town assignments as required.

COMPANY TESTING:

• Must be EEI TECH test recommended.
• Candidates selected to take the TECH test will be invited via e-mail **MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER

Primary Location: Arkansas-Blytheville Arkansas : Blytheville
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123215
Travel Percentage:50% to 75%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Equal Opportunity
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
EEI Testing:
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.