Craft-Worker Intern - Substation… at PPL Corporation · Lexington

Summary: PPL Corporation's Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are regulated utilities serving customers across Kentucky and Virginia. The Craft-Worker Intern will gain practical, hands-on experience in high-voltage electrical substation maintenance and installation under close supervision, while developing skills through classroom, home study, and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities:
- Comply with all safety rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to assigned duties
- Develop the skills needed to progress to higher classifications through a combination of home study, classroom, and On the Job Training (OJT)
- Identify any damaged or defective equipment or hazardous conditions and promptly report to supervision
- Keep all equipment, tools, materials and work areas in a clean, orderly, and good working condition
- Perform such other duties as directed by his/her superior
- 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
- Become familiar with electrical prints, switching diagrams, technical manuals, maintenance and test procedures associated with employees assigned duties
- 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 routine Substation P&C functions through a combination of classroom, at home and On-The Job Training (OJT) programs
- Employee will actively participate in the Safety Training program to learn and follow the specific governmental, corporate and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to SC&M functions
- Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in a technical field
- Applicable degree fields include Engineering and Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 2.50 GPA

Benefits: Practical, hands-on experience in the utility industry under close supervision, Challenging projects, Networking advantages, Chance to learn from experienced energy industry professionals in the energy transmission fields, Training and Development program, Classroom, at home and On-The-Job Training (OJT) programs, Safety Training program