Gas Locator Apprentice - Gas Locator 2nd Class

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

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.

Job Title: Gas Locator Apprentice - Gas Locator 2nd Class

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.

This position may be filled as a Gas Locator Apprentice - Gas Locator 2nd Class based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candiate.

*The below job description is that of a Gas Locator Apprentice but the role, duties and responsibilities will increase/adjust based on the job-level that the position is filled.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Under close supervision, must be able to perform locates of underground gas facilities with the use of utility maps, computer applications, various specialized locate equipment, probe rods, and/or shovel excavation. Must be able to report any discrepancies with verbal and written communications including drawing representations. Assist in working closely with contractors to ensure safe excavation processes are being followed including investigation and reporting of excavation damages.

1. Assist in performing detailed and precise locates of gas facilities within guidelines of Entergy and Dig Law requirements.

2. Assist in planning, laying-out, and directing all work in a safe and efficient manner.

3. Assist in use of maps, computer applications, specialized locate equipment, probe rods, historical records, and/or shovel excavation to ensure proper locates.

4. Help coordinate assistance from other personnel and departments with problem locates.

5. Assist in working closely with state, parish, city, other utilities, and contractors to ensure proper and safe excavation practices are performed around gas facilities.

6. Assist in testing for and locating above ground gas leaks.

7. Assist in first responder to gas emergency situations recognizing hazards, conduct site assessment, establish control of site, coordinate making site safe and coordinate gas shutdown or repair.

8. Assist in making thorough and complete investigations of damaged gas facilities.

9. Assist in operating several computer applications related to the Gas Business and locate tickets.

10. Perform atmospheric corrosion inspections on meter sets.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• GAS LOCATOR APPRENTICE : Must have worked at least one year in the utility or construction industry performing work requiring a mechanical aptitude with demonstrated use of maps/prints for detailed measurement dimensions for pinpointing facilities with three dimensional measurements. OR One year or experience directly related to the gas business. OR One year of utility locate experience. Must meet all qualifications within six months after employment.

• GAS LOCATOR 2nd CLASS: Must have worked at least three years in the utility or construction industry performing work requiring a mechanical aptitude with demonstrated use of maps/prints for detailed measurement dimensions for pinpointing facilities with three dimensional measurements. OR Three years or experience directly related to the gas business. OR Three years of utility locate experience.

• GAS LOCATOR 1ST CLASS: Must have worked at least five years in the utility or construction industry performing work requiring a mechanical aptitude with demonstrated use of maps/prints for detailed measurement dimensions for pinpointing facilities with three dimensional measurements. OR Five years or experience directly related to the gas business. OR Five years of utility locate experience.

All Job-Levels:

1. Know Company's safety rules, be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.

2. General knowledge of gas pipeline Damage Prevention and Locating Standards

3. Obtain/maintain an automobile and truck driver's license, TWIC card or other applicable required license, background check, or ID.

4. Have some knowledge of city streets, and roads in rural sections.

5. Be responsible for Company tools, instruments, and equipment.

6. Know Company's practices and standards as related to type of work.

7. Know location of and be able to operate all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil, gas, and other fires.

8. Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to detect presence of natural gas.

2. Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.

3. Have strength and endurance adequate for traversing construction areas with uneven surfaces walking up to 5 miles a day in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.

4. Good hand-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and color vision.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards, communicating issues, abnormal operating conditions and avoiding accidents.

2. Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.

3. Have good leadership characteristics.

4. Possess keen faculties of observation.

5. Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential.

6. 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 : Skilled / Craft

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code : BARGAINING

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 115241

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.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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.

Testing:

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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