Team Leader Substation Construction & Maintenance

LG&E and KU Energy LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation family, seeks a Substation Construction Supervisor to oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of primary substation equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across Louisville, KY and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple company groups, supervising contractors, and managing performance and budget adherence while developing

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related discipline or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in electric utility work methods, procedures, materials, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises construction, inspection, and testing of substation equipment and related facilities.
• Oversees coordination with Generation, Distribution, Transmission, and Engineering teams.
• Ensures compliance with safety rules, regulations, and company procedures.
• Monitors budgets, tracks expenses, and justifies variances.
• Develops employee skills through performance reviews and on-the-job training.

Skills

Supervision

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology or related

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SC&M software

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Company Summary StatementLouisville 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.

Company Summary StatementLouisville 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

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of hourly and contractor personnel for the installation of all primary substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and associated equipment. This position is responsible for the safety of the workers and the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the work and ensures compliance with all company safety rules, regulations, and procedures as well as all applicable governmental rules and regulations.

This position could be located in Louisville or Lexington, KY.

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Responsibilities

• Ensures all Substation Construction Coordinators & Inspectors are trained and qualified to perform work within all established safety rules and procedures, government regulations, and company work practices and procedures.
• Supervises the construction, inspection, & testing of transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, etc., including all associated equipment used in electric substations, ensuring conformance to established guidelines and specifications.
• Supervises the installation and verification testing on new or modified installations of substation equipment and systems, ensuring conformance to established guidelines and specifications.
• Provides oversight and daily coordination of all work activities and ensures communication with all Company work groups (Generation, Distribution, Transmission, Engineering, etc.) to provide assistance with substation construction activities.
• Provides employee development opportunities through periodic job performance reviews and progress assessments and a wide variety of on-the-job training assignments.
• Reviews work order reports to verify accuracy and completeness of labor and material charges and to
• Verify proper procedures have been followed.
• Reviews periodic budget reports and adjusts work plan accordingly. Tracks and forecasts expenses.
• Investigates project variances and reports on causes and corrections needed to meet budget commitments.
• Ensures employees follow established work practices and administers discipline when applicable and as directed.
• Ensures all environmental rules, regulations, and reporting requirements are satisfied.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Required Education

Associate's Degree two-year technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

Requied Experience

5+ years Demonstrated thorough knowledge of electric utility work methods, procedures, materials, and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of electric utility work methods, procedures, materials, and equipment utilized by Substation Construction & Maintenance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical substation operations, maintenance, and testing.
• Proficient in the use of computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and report generation, SC&M software systems and corporate information systems.