Job description
Posting End Date: 05/19/2023
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Responsible for distribution line reliability in the region. Performs a wide variety of reliability related activities related to improving the overall reliability performance of distribution lines. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical reliability guidance to the Distribution Field Engineers, Designers, and Distribution Line groups regarding distribution line reliability.
Responsible for distribution line reliability in the region. Performs a wide variety of reliability related activities related to improving the overall reliability performance of distribution lines. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical reliability guidance to the Distribution Field Engineers, Designers, and Distribution Line groups regarding distribution line reliability.
Work with Distribution Line Personnel and Asset Management to identify and prioritize the portfolio of reliability projects and ensure that projects are in alignment with budget.
Provide overall project management for reliability project portfolio within the assigned engineering region.
Provide root cause analysis for distribution line outages and power quality events that affect customers e.g., using field investigation techniques and FALLS software to determine if lightning was a root cause.
Review and recommend for approval electrical designs that comply with company standards with an emphasis on reliability, which enhance the overall system performance and reliability.
Provide quality control audits post construction to ensure that designs are built accurately and meet or exceed reliability standards.
Provide ad hoc reliability reports using Power BI e.g., SAIFI and SAIDI analysis.
Perform engineering analysis to aid in reliability and corrective measure projects.
Assist with storm restoration efforts both local and out of town.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education required of the position
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from four-year accredited institution.
Degrees in engineering technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered.
Preferred: Electrical Engineering Degree
Minimum experience required of the position
Minimum experience required of the position
Engineer II - 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
Engineer III - 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
Engineer Sr - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Technical mastery of engineering principles. In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area. Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions. Mentors other engineers and technical professionals. Good leadership skills. Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent math skills. Excellent project management skills. Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
None
None
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Primary Location: Louisiana-West Monroe
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 111544
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 111544
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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