Entergy

Pipeman Apprentice - Pipeman 2nd Class

LocationBaton Rouge, LA
Job TypeApprenticeship

About This Job

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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Under general supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out work details, must be able to perform manual labor requiring skill, training or experience involving the responsibility to drive light and heavy duty trucks with or without trailer; operate machinery and equipment to perform pipe work in the construction and maintenance of gas distribution system, and must be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:
Plan, lay out, lead, train, and direct all work and crews in a safe and efficient manner.
Operate all machinery and equipment from other classifications including operation of a directional boring machine.
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.


EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSApprentice Pipeman: Must have one year of experience in basic construction, mechanical, or related technical fields. Pipeman 2nd Class: Must have worked for two years and qualified as Apprentice Pipeman or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classifications. Pipeman 1st Class: Must have worked for two years and qualified as 2nd Class Pipeman - Gas Department, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classifications.

1. Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

2. Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws, including regulations regarding the hauling of heavy equipment, trailers, etc.

3. Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.

4. Able to identify abnormal operating conditions

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

6. 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)

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS1. Ability to detect presence of natural gas.

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

3. Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards, 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. Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co-workers.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge


Job Function: Skilled / Craft


FLSA Status:


Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered


Union description/code:


Number of Openings: 1


Req ID: 118735


Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here 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 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.


Equal Opportunity

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.


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.


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