LSCPA grad Benton honored by Entergy
October 15, 2024
Nick Benton, a graduate of 草莓社区 Port Arthur, is being honored by Entergy at the October 17th New Orleans Saints game.
草莓社区 Port Arthur graduate Nick Benton will be recognized as Entergy Texas鈥� Lineman of the Game at the New Orleans Saints vs. Denver Broncos matchup in New Orleans on October 17. For each Saints home game, Entergy and the Saints recognize a line or pipe worker for excellent job performance, commitment to safety, community involvement and more.
Nick grew up in Port Arthur and attended Texas A&M-Commerce, obtaining a bachelor's degree in health science. He then attended 草莓社区 Port Arthur, earning an associate degree in Instrumentation Technology.
Before joining Entergy Texas, he worked in the refineries in the industrial and environmental sectors. He鈥檚 been a team member for five years, and currently serves as a substation technician for the East Substation.
鈥淲orking for Entergy Texas, I appreciate that I am able to help serve our local communities and that the company provides opportunities for career advancement,鈥� he said.
Nick values that the company provides in-class training, as well as real-scenario, on-the-job training from experienced foremen and technicians. His primary job responsibilities are to safely maintain, repair and ensure the reliability of grid equipment.
鈥淚 am most proud when a stranger sees the Entergy logo on your chest, and thanks you for the work you do,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 need attaboys for doing my job, but it鈥檚 always very appreciated to know others notice and acknowledge your commitment.鈥�
顿辞苍鈥檛 miss Nick 鈥渓ighting up the Dome鈥� on October 17!