Future Power Plant Operator – Operations Trainee

PPL Corporation; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation family, are seeking entry level personnel for power plant operations and maintenance roles in Kentucky.

The position emphasizes safety adherence, training completion, and teamwork. Candidates should be prepared to perform physical tasks, maintain equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the plant and community outreach as part of a dedicated utility team.

Qualifications

• Must meet all general qualifications of employment.
• Must be able and willing to comply with all safety rules.
• Must be able to safely perform physical requirements of the job.
• Must possess the willingness and ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to advance to higher classifications.
• Must have successfully completed all required testing and training programs promulgated by the company.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, procedures and practices.
• Complete assigned training and development activities as required.
• Report any damaged or defective equipment or conditions to supervision.
• Perform duties of lower or higher classifications as needed for training.
• Keep equipment, tools, materials and work areas clean and orderly.
• Work responsibly and cooperatively to support a positive environment.
• Represent the Company to the community with professional conduct and appearance.

Skills

Safety rules compliance

Willingness to learn

Job description

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation family, are seeking entry level personnel for power plant operations and maintenance roles in Kentucky.

The position emphasizes safety adherence, training completion, and teamwork. Candidates should be prepared to perform physical tasks, maintain equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the plant and community outreach as part of a dedicated utility team.