GIS Helper Assistant or GIS Assistant

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

1. Prepare to-scale simple drawings and tracings.

2. Make simple checks and minor alterations of drawings by comparing dimensions.

3. Make field sketches as directed.

4. Perform and assist in general and miscellaneous work in and out of office.

5. Prepare records and reports and perform necessary housekeeping., 2. Enter completed construction jobs in AM/FM/GIS (automated mapping/facilities management - geographic information systems) or Entergy’s current graphical software, within a specified time line according to the priority of each job.

6. Assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, reports, appraisals and related work.

7. Make line extension sketches for updating AM/FM GIS system.

8. Lay out simple structures; take field notes and make field sketches as directed.

9. Make field inspections and reports on construction work.

10. Perform and assist in general and miscellaneous work in and out of office.

Under close supervision, following specific instructions as to methods and working details must be willing and able to perform the more elementary drafting, prepare dimension drawings, keep map and operating records, operate copying equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which he/she is assigned :, 1. Must have one of the following:

• One year field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering, or Storeroom), OR

• Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP), OR

• 2 Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school, OR

• A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4-year degree in a related field from an accredited school, AND

1. Be willing and able to furnish information secured from plats and records where a general knowledge of the records is required and have elementary knowledge of

methods of calculations as used in survey work.

1. Within six months after employment, know Company’s safety rules, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be willing and able

to render practical first aid.

1. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:

a) Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.

D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.

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

3. Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of

superiors and subordinates., Under direct supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be willing and able to perform average and responsible work in connection with drafting, surveying and technical work in field or office, prepare dimension drawings, keep map and operating records, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which he/she is assigned, 1. Must meet all qualifications of Helper GIS Assistant or one of the following:

• 3 Years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering or Storeroom), OR

• Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP) and 2 years related work experience, OR

• 2 Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR

• A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR

• 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school, AND

1. Be familiar with the National Electric Safety Code and any state or local regulations affecting Company’s operations as

related to his work.

1. Have practical working knowledge of electrical and/or gas and/or water fundamentals.

2. Have a fair knowledge of methods of calculation used in survey work as related to GPS and/or Texas latitude and longitude system.

3. Demonstrate ability to read and understand wiring and field notes, maps, and drawings and/or piping diagrams and

blueprints.

1. Attend and take part in all safety meetings, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be willing and able to render practical

first aid.

1. Demonstrate ability to perform equipment installation, removal, and relocate functions in AM/FM DFM and AM/FM GIS systems.

2. Maintain switch database for all switches as related to AM/FM GIS system.

3. Coordinate priority switch changes with DOC to accommodate priority switching.

4. Monitor the engineering merge process in AM/FM GIS.

5. Monitor line sections and trouble-shoot why some do not build in the Outage Management System.

6. Demonstrate ability to trouble-shoot bad predictions from OM because of data problems (mismatches, missing equipment,

wrong switching, etc.).

C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:

• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.

D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.

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

3. Willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and subordinates.

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., 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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