Utility Foreman, Relay - Texas

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite  Legal Entity:  Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX   Job Duties/Responsibilities   Utility Foreman - Relay is primarily responsible for supervising and performing installations, maintenance and testing of substation protective systems and SCADA systems. The relay foreman will supervise emergency activities associated with the restoration of relay and substation equipment. The relay foreman promotes safe work behaviors and actions from all assigned crews. The relay foreman provides a professional point of contact for contractors and internal/external customers. The relay foreman must be available for callouts and extended hours.   Job Duties/Responsibilities

Supervise and perform all aspects of installation and maintenance of substation protective systems. Supervise and perform all aspects of installation and maintenance of substation SCADA systems. Supervise and organize emergency activities associated with the restoration of relay and/or substation equipment. Provide field training to relay crews on a wide array of protective devices, schemes and philosophies. Assist crews in performing relay and SCADA testing and commissioning. Provide a professional point of contact for contractors, internal/external customers, and design groups. Ensures compliance with Configuration Management and system protection regulatory procedures and processes. Facilitate and support activities associated with the realization of departmental and company goals. Assure a safe work environment exists and actively and progressively require safe work behaviors and actions from all assigned crews.

Minimum Requirements   Minimum education required of the position

High School Diploma or equivalent or related work experience. 2-Year Technical Degree in electronics/instrumentation preferred.

Minimum experience required of the position

5+ years' experience in electric utility industry. 5-10 years' experience in electrical substation maintenance or construction preferred.

Minimum knowledge , skills , and abilities required of the position

Able to work with little direction with a high level of organization to accomplish multiple projects simultaneously. Must be available for 24-hour callout and extended hours. Must be certified and able to perform substation switching.

Any certificates , licenses , etc . required of the position

Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC Card and a CDL driver's license.

Primary Location: Texas-Beaumont Texas : Beaumont   Job Function : Corporate FLSA Status : Professional with Paid Overtim   Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT   Number of Openings : 1 Req ID: 124937 Travel Percentage :Up to 25%   An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI 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