System Operator

Work Place Flexibility : Onsite

Legal Entity :  Entergy Services, LLC

• This position will be filled as a System Operator Trainee, System Operator I, II or Sr. based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
• This position requires the selected candidate to work a rotating shift.
• This posting will fill 4 vacancies

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE :

Safely and effectively manage the operations of Entergy’s bulk electric system from within the Transmission Control Center. Effectively interact over the phone with MISO, field crews, substation personnel, contractors, neighboring power entities and other system operations personnel while carefully monitoring system conditions to anticipate and mitigate potentially dangerous and costly system issues which might impact reliability of the bulk electric system. System operators continually train to hone their system knowledge and utilize simulation to practice new situations which broaden their expertise. Effectively respond and restore the bulk electric system to safe operating conditions before, during and after major system disturbances. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Experience :

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

If unable to obtain certification in the specified time period, employment for this position will be terminated

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc. :

If unable to obtain certification in the specified time period, employment for this position will be terminated

Preference for the Following :

High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years relative transferable / equivalent work experience in a technical field or relative military experience

OR

2-year degree in technical area, preferably electrical technology, electrical engineer technology or similar with a minimum of 2 years of relative transferable / equivalent work experience in a technical field or relative military experience

Two, preferably four years, of Control Room Operator experience, Transmission / Distribution utility experience, or experience in a transferable technical field

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Primary Location : Arkansas - Alexander Arkansas : Alexander

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option : No Relocation Offered

Union description / code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID : 121142

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.

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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.