Posting End Date: 04/25/2023 

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC 

*This is a hybrid position that may be filled at any of our Arkansas locations.*

 

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of distribution device settings and SCADA/DMS commissioning. Provides technical and administrative oversight and support for the DA Field Support team. Requires strong working relationship with statewide region offices, including engineering and line networks.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership to ensure a safe work environment and safety culture exists for all assigned employees. Actively require safe work behaviors and actions from all assigned employees and lead by example.

Responsible for field data integrity and documentation after devices have been programmed and commissioned Supervises and coordinates activities of staff monitoring workload on a daily and weekly basis and shift resources as needed to meet commitments and DA reliability initiatives and other associated programs

Responsible for directing restoration workers for storm events both regular and after hours Coordinates the assembly and when necessary lead of out of town storm response teams Responsible for managing distribution line contractors supporting distribution automation functions.

Perform as or identify a subject matter expert as needed to facilitate the timely completion of projects and tasks Provide developmental opportunities for employees through training opportunities, both in house and external.

Provide oversight, support, and direction to employees to ensure the work management process is properly followed i.e. work identification, work prioritization, and scheduling.

Work closely with management, engineering, and DA Field Support Specialists to ensure field support processes are defined, communicated, and properly implemented.

 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience

 

Minimum experience required of the position

5-7 Years relative work experience

 

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Distribution line construction, operations and maintenance knowledge. Strong leadership, negotiations and communication skills. Working knowledge of safety rules, practices, and procedures. Computer skills with a working knowledge of Distribution Applications. Knowledge of distribution SCADA applications and configuring and troubleshooting distribution line devices. Experience training new employees and network crews. Ability to respond to local and out of town storm restoration activities during regular and after hours. Knowledge of distribution line materials and management processes and environmental processes associated with handling oil filled equipment or other environmentally sensitive areas. Knowledge of administering IBEW contracts. Ability to read and understand electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams, technical manuals and instruction books.

 

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

None

 

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Primary Location: Arkansas-Hot Springs Arkansas : Hot Springs || Arkansas : Alexander || Arkansas : Arkadelphia || Arkansas : Bald Knob || Arkansas : Batesville || Arkansas : Beebe || Arkansas : Benton || Arkansas : Berryville || Arkansas : Blytheville || Arkansas : Blythville || Arkansas : Brinkley || Arkansas : Cabot || Arkansas : Camden || Arkansas : Clarenden || Arkansas : Conway || Arkansas : Corning || Arkansas : Crawfordsville || Arkansas : Crossett || Arkansas : DERMONTT || Arkansas : Danville || Arkansas : Dardanelle || Arkansas : Des Arc || Arkansas : Dewitt || Arkansas : Dumas || Arkansas : Earle || Arkansas : El Dorado || Arkansas : Elaine || Arkansas : England || Arkansas : Eudora || Arkansas : Flippin || Arkansas : Fordyce || Arkansas : Forrest City || Arkansas : Glenwood || Arkansas : Gurdon || Arkansas : Hamburg || Arkansas : Hardy || Arkansas : Harrisburg || Arkansas : Harrison || Arkansas : Hazen || Arkansas : Heber Springs || Arkansas : Helena || Arkansas : Hotsprings || Arkansas : Hoxie || Arkansas : Hughes || Arkansas : Jacksonville || Arkansas : Jones Mill || Arkansas : Junction City || Arkansas : Lake Village || Arkansas : Little Rock || Arkansas : Lonoke || Arkansas : Magnolia || Arkansas : Malvern || Arkansas : Mammoth Sprgs || Arkansas : Marianna || Arkansas : Marion || Arkansas : Marked Tree || Arkansas : Marshall || Arkansas : Maumelle || Arkansas : Mcgehee || Arkansas : Monette || Arkansas : Monticello || Arkansas : Moro || Arkansas : Morrilton || Arkansas : Mountain Home || Arkansas : Mountain View || Arkansas : Newark || Arkansas : Newport || Arkansas : No. Little Rock || Arkansas : Osceola || Arkansas : Pine Bluff || Arkansas : Pocahontas || Arkansas : Rector || Arkansas : Redfield || Arkansas : Russellville || Arkansas : Searcy || Arkansas : Sheridan || Arkansas : Smackover || Arkansas : Stamps || Arkansas : Stephens || Arkansas : Strong || Arkansas : Stuttgart || Arkansas : Trumann || Arkansas : Warren || Arkansas : West Helena || Arkansas : Wilson || Arkansas : Wynne || Arkansas : Yellville 
Job Function: Professional
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Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
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Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 116589
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

 

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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, 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. 

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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.

 

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.