Gas Locator Apprentice - Gas Locator 2nd Class

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC 

 

**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.**

 

GAS LOCATOR APPRENTICE

 A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

Under Class A 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.  

 

B. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. 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.
2. Know Company's safety rules, be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.
3. General knowledge of gas pipeline Damage Prevention and Locating Standards
4. Obtain/maintain an automobile and truck driver's license, TWIC card or other applicable required license, background check, or ID.
5. Have some knowledge of city streets, and roads in rural sections.
6. Be responsible for Company tools, instruments and equipment.
7. Know Company's practices and standards as related to type of work.
8. 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.
9. Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position. 

 

C. 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, physic