Requirements
- NERC System Operator certification to be obtained within the first 12 months of employment. If unable to obtain certification in the specified time period, employment for this position will be terminated.
- Exhibit and continually display effective utilization and internalization of Entergy Employee Practices and behaviors related to respect, open & trusting interactions, diversity & inclusion, accountability, safety, flexibility, leadership, and communications
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to develop relationships, which will promote an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect
- Utilize appropriate analytical and technical skills to understand, communicate, and resolve issues in response to a dynamic and changing work environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; effective prioritization of competing issues, and recognizing relevant constraints and opportunities
- Effective communication to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization
- People management skills, including the ability to effectively coach others and hold others appropriately accountable
- Ability to make and carry out clearly thought out operating decisions during both normal and emergency conditions
- Ability to obtain NERC certification within the first twelve months of employment. If unable to obtain certification in the specified time period, employment for this position will be terminated
- Strong technical and operational skills and ability to recognize 'off-normal' conditions per industry standards
- Ability to work rotating shift
- Ability to perform core duties of the job
- Possess a strong computer proficiency
Nice to Have
- Four-Year Degree in a technical area, preferably Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience to consist of the following:
- Two, preferably four years, of Control Room Operator experience, Transmission/Distribution utility experience, or experience in a transferable technical field
- Relevant military experience
- Experience operating in an ISO, RTO, or similar type market structure
- Relay, substation, and/or control center experience
- Electric Transmission or Distribution switching experience
- Operational and technical knowledge of substation equipment & interpreting one-line diagrams
- Demonstrated understanding of powerflow and powerflow principles
- Openness and willingness to explore alternative approaches; willingness to drive change when needed
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
- Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc ESI (OLD)
- 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.
- Primary Location: Arkansas Alexander Arkansas
- Job Function: Professional
- FLSA Status: Professional
- Relocation Option: Level II
- Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
- Number of Openings: 2
- Req ID: 115819
- Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
- An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
- 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.
