Engineer , II, III, or Principal - Gas Engineering PPL Corporation : Kentucky Category

Overview

This position in the LG&E Gas Engineering Group, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in identifying and implementing enhancements, adaptations, and modifications to existing and/or new equipment and systems.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
• Gathers, correlates, and analyzes specific data using established procedures.
• Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analysis.
• Performs a variety of routine tasks to become familiar with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the company.
• Supports operating and maintenance functions with problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution activities.
• Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities.
• Assists other engineers with large projects, as needed.
• Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.
• Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.
• Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Occasionally directs the activities of coops, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
• Performs engineering assignments associated with the design, construction, performance enhancement, cost effectiveness, operation, and maintenance of various plant equipment and systems.
• Coordinates activities of Engineer I, technicians, or others assigned to specific projects as necessary.
• Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult.
• Performs assignments in which evaluation, originality, ingenuity, decision-making, and authority.
• Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based problem troubleshooting, identification, analysis, and resolution.
• Assists Engineer III and/or Senior Engineers with large and/or complex projects, as required.
• Assists with the development of station/engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures.
• Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.
• Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.
• Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Directs the activities of coops, bargaining unit employees and others, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Supervises exempt, non-exempt and bargaining unit personnel under the Supervisory Engineer career path.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
• Plans and performs design, development and/or operating engineering assignments which could include responsibility for the engineering and construction of portions of a major project.
• Coordinates the labor force assigned to each activity.
• Coordinates activities of an assigned group with the various stages of an overall program.
• Engineering assignments are broad in nature and incumbent will have the latitude of and the responsibility for un-reviewed actions or decisions.
• In some instances, incumbent will temporarily supervise or be assisted by personnel from engineering, technician, and craft levels.
• Coordinates the activities of Engineer I and II, technician, and/or others assigned to specific projects, as necessary.
• Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based troubleshooting, problem analysis, and resolution.
• Assists with the development of station/engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures.>
• Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.
• Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.
• Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Directs the activities of cooperative interns, bargaining unit employees and others, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Develops techniques and methods for addressing highly complex engineering issues
• Provides counsel to department's internal and external customers in matters relating to engineering
• Consults with management in matters considered vital to the strategic success of the company
• Represents the company in various regulatory and legal proceedings as required
• Directs the work activities of other engineers and engineering & design analysts
• Provides employee development opportunities through periodic job performance…