CraftWorker Intern Power Plant Operations

PPL Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation family, offer an intern position in the energy generation field in Louisville. You will gain hands-on experience under close supervision and work on real plant activities.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a technical degree, with a minimum 2.50 GPA, and eager to learn, assist in maintenance, startup/shutdown procedures, and safety practices while building practical skills in power plant operations.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in a technical field.
• Minimum 2.50 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities on power plant equipment.
• Assist in startup and shutdown of plant equipment and monitor events.
• Operate controls and coordinate unit operation with Dispatch.
• Assist coworkers with assignments.
• Clean equipment and move materials as needed.
• Learn to read simple drawings and sketches.
• Prepare for and take EEI POSS/MASS test.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Technical coursework

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Education

Pursuing a technical degree

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. This position will provide challenging assignments, networking opportunities, and a chance to learn from experienced energy industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities as required to maintain, repair, inspect, install, rebuild, construct, and troubleshoot various power plant equipment.
• Assist in startup and shut down of plant equipment including monitoring and operating plant and responding to events and emergencies.
• Assist in operating controls and devices for proper plant operation. Coordinate unit operation with Generation Dispatch and Transmission Operations as required.
• Assist employees in carrying out work assignments.
• Clean equipment undergoing repairs, handle and move material, supplies and equipment in connection with the work and work area.
• Be able to learn to make and read simple drawings and sketches.
• Prepare and take the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) POSS/MASS test measuring job responsive aptitude, ability to retain knowledge, and problem solving skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in a technical field. Applicable degree fields include Applied Process Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

Minimum 2.50 GPA.