Substation Construction Lead | Safety & Results

PPL Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation family of companies LG&E and KU provide regulated electric and gas services to 1.3 million customers in Kentucky. This role supervises hourly and contractor personnel for installing primary substation equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with company and governmental rules.

Location can be Louisville or Lexington, KY. The position emphasizes leadership, training, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination across Generation, Distribution, Transmission, and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related discipline (2-year).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Substation Construction Coordinators & Inspectors to ensure safety and compliance with rules and procedures.
• Oversee installation, inspection, testing of transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and related substation equipment.
• Coordinate daily work activities and communication across Generation, Distribution, Transmission, and Engineering teams.
• Develop employees through performance reviews and on-the-job training.
• Monitor budgets, labor and material charges, and track expenses.
• Ensure environmental rules and reporting requirements are satisfied.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education

Associate's Degree (2-year technical)

Job description

PPL Corporation family of companies LG&E and KU provide regulated electric and gas services to 1.3 million customers in Kentucky. This role supervises hourly and contractor personnel for installing primary substation equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with company and governmental rules.

Location can be Louisville or Lexington, KY. The position emphasizes leadership, training, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination across Generation, Distribution, Transmission, and