July 18, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Substation Mechanic I-Senior

Organization:
Entergy Corporation
Region:
Canada, Louisiana, Labadieville
End of contest:
October 4, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Substation technician
Description
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

  • Working within Entergy's Safety Rules, perform routine & emergency maintenance and repairs on substation equipment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform diagnostic testing of substation equipment; breakers, transformers, batteries, cables, etc.
  • Perform substation switching and grounding procedures
  • Perform construction activities of installing all substation equipment
  • Perform inspections of substation equipment. Install, maintain, repair, operate and remove switching station and substation equipment
  • Maintain switching stations, substation buildings, structures and grounds, including customers' installations
  • Inspect, adjust, maintain, test, repair or replace all types of circuit breakers and gang operated disconnecting switches, batteries, power transformers, power rectifiers, and station type regulators
  • Perform wiring and maintenance work in substations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred: Associate's Degree (or equivalent work experience)

Minimum Experience:

  • Substation Mechanic 1.:
    • Without Associate's Degree: 0 - 2 years of experience
    • With Associate's Degree: 0 - 1 years of experience
  • Substation Mechanic II:
    • Without Associate's Degree: At least 2 - 4 years of experience
    • With Associate's Degree: At least 1 - 3 years of experience
  • Substation Mechanic III: 
    • Without Associates Degree: 4+ years.
    • With Associates Degree: 3+ years. 
  • Substation Mechanic Sr.:
    • Without Associate's Degree: 6+ years.
    • With Associate's Degree: 5+ years. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills
  • Able to read and understand the following: electrical one-line, schematic and wiring diagrams; technical manuals and instruction books; mechanical and civil construction drawings
  • Ability to understand technical manuals and instruction books
  • Completion of the necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department
  • Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary
  • Knowledgeable in MS Office skills
  • Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team
  • Self motivated with ability to make decisions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Preferred: Experience in Substation maintenance and construction

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

  • Must have or be able to obtain a CDL operator's license and be able to operate all vehicles and equipment in the department
  • Must be EEI CAST Test recommended
  • Preffered: DOT medical certification

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Contact

Entergy Corporation

639 Loyola Ave

New Orleans

Louisiana United States

www.entergy.com