Survey Technician 1st Class or 2nd ClassDate: Mar 26, 2024Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesCompany: EntergyPosting End Date:Work Place Flexibility: OnsiteLegal Entity: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.SURVEY TECHNICIAN 1ST CLASS - SURVEY TECHNICIAN 2ND CLASS This position can be filled as a Survey Tech 1st or 2nd class depending on qualifications 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.A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Under Class C supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to perform technical work in the field or office, requiring the knowledge of valve, leak and atmospheric corrosion survey of above and underground company facilities and be able to qualify to do the following and related work as assigned:
Conduct gas leakage surveys using instruments approved by Company.
Conduct atmospheric corrosion surveys
Conduct valve survey inspections on gas primary and secondary valves
Operate and maintain instruments used in corrosion control, valve survey, and leak survey related work.
Measure pipe to soil potentials
Keep necessary records and make reports pertaining to leakage and corrosion control and valve inspections.
Perform general maintenance including but not limited to tightening fittings or applying tape for above ground meter set leaks
Direct work of assistants, instruct and train new employees.
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.
Conduct surveys of system to determine the effectiveness of the corrosion control.
Understand Company construction practices and maintenance procedures.
Understand the theory of cathodic protection
Operate Company trucks, automobiles and machinery.
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.
SURVEY TECHNICIAN 2ND CLASSB. 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.
Have a working knowledge of gas distribution system.
Know city streets and roads in rural sections.
Have a thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of the distribution system, services and meters.
Have a thorough knowledge of material and use of tools and equipment.
Be thoroughly familiar with Company's service policies and their application.
Understand the basic theory of gas combustion and have a practical knowledge of the fundamentals involved in gas burning equipment, meters and regulators.
Have a practical knowledge of operating and maintenance practices.
Know companies safety rules, and approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.
Know the 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.
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.)
SURVEY TECHNICIAN 1ST CLASSB. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have worked at least two years, and qualified, as a Survey Technician 2nd Class - 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.
Have a working knowledge of gas distribution system and electrical circuits.
Know city streets and roads in rural sections.
Have a thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of the distribution system, services and meters.
Understand the theory of gas combustion and have a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals involved in gas burning equipment, meters and regulators.
Have a thorough knowledge of operating and maintenance practices, including procedures for restoration of service.
Know Company's safety rules, and approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical first aid.
Know the 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.
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.)
C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to detect presence of natural gas.
Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
D. 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 supervisors and coworkers.
Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential
#LI-DNPPrimary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton RougeJob Function : All Other JobsFLSA Status :Relocation Option: No Relocation OfferedUnion description/code :Number of Openings : 2Req ID: 114269Travel Percentage :Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=enUS) 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 ([email protected]?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%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) .Pay Transparency Notice:Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.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 [email protected] 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.Job Segment: Pipeline, Gas, Gas Technician, Compliance, Electrical, Energy, Legal, Engineering