Dist Service Tech - Trainee

PPL Corporation; Telford (PA); Sur place; USD 48 422 - 68 965; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PPL Corporation in Telford, Pennsylvania, is seeking a qualified candidate for a union position involving design and engineering of overhead and underground facilities. The ideal candidate will specify designs based on project requirements and perform field surveys as necessary.

Applicants should have a two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree and must successfully complete the company's Training and Development Program. The starting pay is $42.606 per hour, with potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree program from an accredited school.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
• Successful completion of the company's Training and Development Program.

Responsabilités

• Specify design for overhead and underground facilities.
• Prepare maintenance work orders for facilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project needs.

Connaissances

Field surveys

Design of overhead and underground facilities

Collaboration with stakeholders

Work order preparation

Formation

Two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree

Description du poste

Overview

This is a union position. The successful candidate will be a member of IBEW Local 1600. The starting hourly rate for this position is $42.606 with the potential for overtime. Conducts field surveys and performs assignments associated with the design and engineering of overhead and underground facilities of various voltage levels. Assists in coordinating maintenance, operation and construction of all such facilities. This opening is located at our Buxmont Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Specifies design for single phase and three phase overhead and underground facilities according to specifications and defined compatible units.
• Prepares corrective maintenance, failed equipment and pole replacement work orders for overhead and underground facilities.
• Works with other utility companies, municipalities, corporations and authorities regarding joint use of distribution facilities.
• Prepares work orders, sketches, right-of-way requests, permit requests and estimates. Generates work orders in appropriate company systems and computer tools.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to meet with customers to satisfy project needs and service complaints.
• Determines customer obligations from Standard Practice Instructions for contracts, costs, billing and accounting purposes.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Basic Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree program from a school/program which has been accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency.
• Successful completion of the company's Training and Development Program for Distribution Service Technicians.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.