Lead Supervisor Maintenance

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.

Overview

This position is responsible for direction and oversight of power plant electrical and instrumentation maintenance, including direct supervision of maintenance leaders/chiefs.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum five year’s job-related experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis. Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of established safety procedures and power plant systems/equipment. Thorough understanding of controls/instrument and electrical systems/equipment. Effective interpersonal and leadership skills. Supervisory experience.

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance.

Work Conditions

Power plant work environment includes exposures to temperature extremes (hot, cold) associated with maintenance of power plant equipment and systems. Work includes heights (ladders, platforms, scaffolds, etc.), confined spaces, and proximity to high-voltages. Dust and debris associated with fuels and fuel by-products. Respirator use required.

Position is subject to work outside of normal 8 hour schedule during emergency and/or outage situations.

Physical Effort

Work routinely requires lifting, climbing, and bending.

Job Hazards

Moderate hazards associated with power plant maintenance activities.