Substation Protection & Control Technician , B, or Apprentice

Substation Protection & Control Technician A, B, or Apprentice

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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.

Perform routine maintenance and installation work in high voltage electrical substations. Assist higher classifications in Substation Protection & Control (P&C) in performance of their assigned work and develop the skills needed to progress to higher classifications.

• Employee shall comply with all safety rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to their assigned duties.
• Employee will be knowledgeable of and follow all governmental regulations, corporate rules, procedures and practices pertaining to the employee’s assigned duties.
• Employee will develop the skills needed to progress to higher classifications through a combination of home study, classroom, and On the Job Training (OJT).
• Employee will provide training to others regarding skills and knowledge that he/she has acquired relative to their area of work.
• Employee will acquire and demonstrate adequate competency levels pertaining to the specific duties and qualifications outlined in the Duties and Qualifications sections of this job classification.
• The employee will progress in competency at a rate consistent with the time-in-grade requirements.
• Employee will watch for damaged or defective equipment or hazardous conditions and promptly report to supervision. As directed, the employee shall correct those conditions that are within his/her capabilities to safely manage.
• Employee will look for opportunities, and suggest ways to improve, the safety and functional operations of the company.
• Employee will keep all equipment, tools, materials and work areas in a clean, orderly, and good working condition.
• Employee will report to any work location and for any shift as directed.
• Employee will report to work as needed; at any time of day, or any day of the year.
• Employee will perform work in a responsible, reliable and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
• Employee will compile information and generate reports, forms and documents as required.
• Employee will represent the Company to the community with attention to the highest standard of conduct, appearance and attitude.
• Employee must satisfactorily complete all required training programs adopted by the Company.
• Employee will perform such other duties as directed by his/her superior.

• Employee will assist higher classifications in the performance of assigned work primarily consisting of the installation, maintenance, adjustment, calibration and trouble shooting equipment assigned to Substation P&C.
• Employee will learn the safe and correct operation of tools and equipment used by Substation P&C and use them properly under the direction and guidance of others.
• Employee will study and become familiar with electrical prints, switching diagrams, technical manuals, maintenance and test procedures associated with employees assigned duties.
• Employee will operate company vehicles and equipment and shall acquire and maintain all necessary licensing, training and certifications as required.
• Employee will participate in a Training and Development program and develop a general knowledge of electrical fundamentals, electrical transmission and distribution equipment and its operation, and a basic skill level in…