Operations Trainee A

Kentucky Utilities; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company is seeking an entry level power plant operations trainee responsible for assisting in the operation and routine maintenance of turbines, boilers, generators, pollution control equipment, HVAC, and related systems under supervision.

Under supervision, you will complete required training, follow safety rules, and report any equipment issues to ensure a safe and efficient plant environment while preparing for higher classifications

Qualifications

• Must meet all general qualifications of employment.
• Must be willing to work regular, irregular, or rotating shift schedules as assigned.
• 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

• Employee will be knowledgeable of and follow all safety rules, procedures and practices
• Actively participate and successfully complete assigned training and development activities and requirements.
• In normal performance of duties, employee will watch for and promptly report to supervision any damaged or defective equipment or conditions which may cause damage or injury.
• Employee will perform duties of lower or higher classifications that are incidental to the job and are within their capabilities, including those needed for purpose of training in the requirements of the higher classification.
• Employee will keep all equipment, tools, materials, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Employee will perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
• Employee will represent the Company to the community with attention to the highest standards of conduct, appearance and attitude.

Skills

Safety rules adherence

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

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

Entry level power plant operations position. In a training capacity, and under supervision, perform assigned duties in connection with the operation and routine maintenance of turbines, boilers, generators, pollution control equipment, auxiliary equipment, HVAC, and other equipment/systems pertinent to plant/unit operations.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

• Employee will be knowledgeable of and follow all safety rules, procedures and practices
• Actively participate and successfully complete assigned training and development activities and requirements.
• In normal performance of duties, employee will watch for and promptly report to supervision any damaged or defective equipment or conditions which may cause damage or injury.
• Employee will perform duties of lower or higher classifications that are incidental to the job and are within their capabilities, including those needed for purpose of training in the requirements of the higher classification.
• Employee will keep all equipment, tools, materials, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Employee will perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
• Employee will represent the Company to the community with attention to the highest standards of conduct, appearance and attitude.

Qualifications

Include but not limited to:

• Must meet all general qualifications of employment.
• Must be willing to work regular, irregular, or rotating shift schedules as assigned.
• 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.

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