Meterman Apprentice (Grenada, Mississippi, United States) - Entergy
Grenada, MS
About the Job
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Install, maintain and test all instrument transformer rated meters. Provide technical assistance/support for metering function and identify training needs.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Test, verify and troubleshoot all System tie points. Operate packaged meter and recorder software applications. Participate in the development of system standards. Oversee compliance with system standards. Provide support/training for IPPs and DGs.
Install and monitor all load research equipment. Prepare service orders, multiplier sheets, and associated paperwork for transformer rated meters. Maintain technical documentation for products and equipment used in the area. Assist in metrics gathering, analysis and reporting.
Troubleshoot communications of remote metering. Provide tech assistance/support for the communication of meter info to the various control groups (TOC, OIC, Substation Ops, Asset Planning, Load Survey, Billing).
Perform vector, load analysis and power factor tests on all metering installations. Develop metering schemes/specs for primary/substation jobs that optimize meter value. Program/troubleshoot high-end meters for special needs.
Calculate meter constants on all types of installations. Develop metering schemes/specs for primary/substation jobs that optimize meter value. Program/troubleshoot high-end meters for special needs.
Distribution Line outage restoration, such as scouting and refusing. Support all Safety Initiatives.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum experience required of the position
Basic understanding of electronics.
3+ years utility field experience preferred.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Must have a good safety record and possess a safe attitude. Must have competent computer skills. Must have competent Mathematics and Trigonometry skills. Knowledge of basic electric circuit analysis, vector I phase or relationship. Knowledge of meter terminology is mandatory. Ability to work independently and with others. Must be customer oriented. Must be able to work in industrial and petrochemical plants. Must be a self-starter, dependable, have the ability to plan and organize.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
Requires successful completion of the EEI CAST test.
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.
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Primary Location:Mississippi-Grenada Mississippi : Grenada
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option:No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: MISSISSIPPI BARG - NON-NUCLEAR-M01
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID:116341
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.
Pay Transparency Notice:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)
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.
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.