Craft-Worker Intern - Substation Relay Protection & Control

PPL Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation’s Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company offer an intern-level opportunity in the energy transmission field. The intern will gain practical, hands-on experience under close supervision at an LG&E or KU energy facility, working on maintenance and installation in high voltage substations.

The program provides challenging projects, networking opportunities, and a chance to learn from seasoned energy professionals, with exposure to safety, technical

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in a technical field.
• Applicable degree fields include Engineering and Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 2.50.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Develop the skills needed to progress to higher classifications through a combination of home study, classroom, and On the Job Training (OJT).
• Identify any damaged or defective equipment or hazardous conditions and promptly report to supervision.
• Keep all equipment, tools, materials and work areas in a clean, orderly, and good working condition.
• Perform such other duties as directed by his/her superior.
• Learn the safe and correct operation of tools and equipment used by Substation P&C and use them properly under the direction and guidance of others.
• Become familiar with electrical prints, switching diagrams, technical manuals, maintenance and test procedures associated with employees assigned duties.
• Participate in a Training and Development program and develop a general knowledge of electrical fundamentals, electrical transmission and distribution equipment and its operation, and a basic skill level in routine Substation P&C functions through a combination of classroom, at home and On-The-Job Training (OJT) programs.
• Employee will actively participate in the Safety Training program to learn and follow the specific governmental, corporate and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to SC&M functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education

Engineering / Electronics Technology / Industrial Maintenance / Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology degree program

Job description

Company Summary Statement

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

Overview

This is an intern level position. Intern will gain practical, hands‑on experience in the utility industry under close supervision. Learn to perform maintenance and installation work in high voltage electrical substations position offers you the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience at a LG&E and KU Energy facility. This position will provide challenging projects, networking advantages, and a chance to learn from experienced energy industry professionals in the energy transmission fields.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Develop the skills needed to progress to higher classifications through a combination of home study, classroom, and On the Job Training (OJT).
• Identify any damaged or defective equipment or hazardous conditions and promptly report to supervision.
• Keep all equipment, tools, materials and work areas in a clean, orderly, and good working condition.
• Perform such other duties as directed by his/her superior.
• Learn the safe and correct operation of tools and equipment used by Substation P&C and use them properly under the direction and guidance of others.
• Become familiar with electrical prints, switching diagrams, technical manuals, maintenance and test procedures associated with employees assigned duties.
• Participate in a Training and Development program and develop a general knowledge of electrical fundamentals, electrical transmission and distribution equipment and its operation, and a basic skill level in routine Substation P&C functions through a combination of classroom, at home and On-The Job Training (OJT) programs.
• Employee will actively participate in the Safety Training program to learn and follow the specific governmental, corporate and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to SC&M functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in a technical field. Applicable degree fields include Engineering and Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 2.50 GPA.