Power Plant Operations Intern — Hands-on Maintenance & Startup

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

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.