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Entergy Serviceman 2/C-Gas Dept in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC
As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations is required, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening.
**Entergy has entered into an agreement to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners.
The sale is expected to close in approximately the third quarter of 2025.
Entergy has no planned reduction in workforce as a result of this sale, and intends to operate the business as usual prior to the sale.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Under directive supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, following established principles, methods, policies, rules and regulations involved in the adjustment of customer's complaints on high or low gas pressure service, install or remove gas meters, regulators and related piping, fabricate and assemble gas meter connections, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:
All duties of Apprentice Gas Department.
Operate, test, inspect gas appliances such as gas ranges, water heaters, furnaces, and other gas appliances on customers' premises, make evaluation to determine if appliances operate safely.
Install, remove, and repair all types of services, meters, regulators, fabricate, and assemble meter connections.
Locate and repair gas leaks on customers' premises.
Answer and respond to ‘on-call/duty crew’ fire alarms and emergency calls.
Inspect industrial and, commercial, residential, and gas fired equipment, such as boilers, food service appliances, etc.; adjust thermostats if required for testing.
Respond to emergency gas situations taking control of the scene, establishing safety perimeter and evacuation zone, determine procedure and perform safe gas shutdown.
Work closely with state, parish, city, other utilities, and contractors to ensure proper and safe excavation practices are performed around gas facilities.
Perform leak investigations.
Make thorough and complete investigations of damaged gas facilities.
Efficiently operate several computer applications related to the Gas Business.
Make complete investigation and detailed report on any explosion, accident, fire, or damage or any kind on which assigned.
Check operation of Company pressure reducing equipment.
Lock and unlock meters.
Plan, lay out, lead, train, and direct all work and crews in a safe and efficient manner
Demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities on specific covered task of the position for the purpose of complying with Department of Transportation, Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must have worked for at least two years, and qualified, as an Apprentice - Gas Department, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classifications.
Maintain automobile and truck driver's license, TWIC card or other applicable required license, background check, or ID.
Know city streets and roads in rural sections.
Have a thorough knowledge of material and use of tools and equipment.
Have a thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of the gas distribution system, services, and meters.
Have a thorough working knowledge of Company's gas distribution practices and standards.
Be thoroughly familiar with Company's service policies and their application.
Have a thorough knowledge of Company regulations governing disconnects for non-payment, repossession of merchandise, and diversion of gas.
Have a practical knowledge of the fundamentals involved in gas burning equipment, meters, regulators, piping systems, and related apparatus.
Be familiar with the city plumbing code related to gas piping.
Be able to perform semi-routine operations of moderate complexity and variety where standard methods of procedure are available.
Know Company's safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.
Must have the ability to acquire and maintain skills required as technology evolves (examples such as, accessing electronic mapping information, collecting and interpreting electronic pipe locating and leak detection information.)
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to detect presence natural gas.
Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Be particularly alert in observing hazards, abnormal operating conditions, and avoiding accidents.
Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and coworkers.
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Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge
Job Function : All Other Jobs
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code : GSU BARG-U01
Number of Openings : 1
Req ID: 118544
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) 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, 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 (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) 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.
Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity)
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.
EEI Testing:
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
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.
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