Electrical Maintenance Intern - Hands-On Plant Experience

PPL Corporation; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation, offer an intern level position in the utility industry in Kentucky. The internship provides practical, hands-on experience under close supervision and opportunities to learn from experienced energy professionals.

The role focuses on maintenance, startup/shutdown, and plant operation tasks, with exposure to measurement and problem solving in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• This position requires enrollment in a technical degree program (Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field).
• GPA minimum of 2.50 is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities to repair, inspect, install, rebuild, construct, and troubleshoot power plant equipment.
• Assist in startup and shutdown of plant equipment and respond to events and emergencies.
• Operate controls and devices for proper plant operation and coordinate with Generation Dispatch.
• Learn to read simple drawings and sketches and prepare EEI POSS/MASS aptitude tests.
• Learn and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Electrical systems

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Education

Engineering or Electronics Technology

Industrial Maintenance

Advanced Automation & Robotics

Job description

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation, offer an intern level position in the utility industry in Kentucky. The internship provides practical, hands-on experience under close supervision and opportunities to learn from experienced energy professionals.

The role focuses on maintenance, startup/shutdown, and plant operation tasks, with exposure to measurement and problem solving in a real-world setting.