Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite
Legal Entity:
Entergy New Orleans, LLC
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Responsible for checking operations and installation/replacement and reading of gas meters.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Turn gas service on and off per gas procedures.
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Install and replace gas meters. Accurately read meters
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Check operation of and adjust pressure regulator equipment. Investigating and repairing gas leaks on company and customer facilities
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Make minor adjustments to customers appliances and relight appliances. Troubleshooting many types of customer requests. Cutting, threading and pipe fitting.
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Utilize GIS technology and basic PC applications. Maintain accurate records in "Click Mobile".
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Investigation and write detailed report on any explosion, accident, fire, or damage or any kind on which assigned.
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Applicant must live 35 miles from the work territory.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum experience required of the position
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Mechanic I : Minimum 1 to 2 years of Gas Distributionexperience or equivalent plumbing work experience.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
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Good mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and small power tools.
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Ability to communicate well with customers, city inspectors, police and fire department officials.
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Ability to obtain and maintain D.O.T. Office of Pipeline Safety operator qualification as it pertains to gas service work.
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Good interpersonal skills along with good written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to interpret construction drawings to locate underground facilities. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
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Ability to work well under pressure.
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Self:motivated and dependable team player.
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Familiar with local plumbing code. Ability to cut and tread pipe.
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Knowledge of Entergys "Click Mobile" application. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
Desired skills
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Knowledge of Maximo.
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Knowledge of LA811 locate ticket process.
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Ability to recognize and embrace opportunities for process improvement.
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Ability to install meter sets
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Strong mechanical aptitude
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Good driving record
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Ability to work with a large diverse team
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Knowledge of gas distribution system
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Working knowledge of the AM/FM / GIS graphical program
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Knowledgeable in MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
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Knowledge of Entergys Customer Service policies; Familiar with service territory area.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
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Valid drivers license.
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Desired :Valid Chauffeur's License
WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary. Ability to lift 100 lbs. 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.
As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations, including but not limited to pre:employment drug testing and background screening.
Primary Location:
Louisiana:
New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function:
Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Relocation Option:
No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
NON BARGAINING UNIT:NBU
Number of Openings:
1
Req ID:
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page