LG&E and KU Energy LLC · 1 week ago
Performance Engineer
Ghent, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/StaffLG&E and KU Energy LLC is a regulated utility company serving over 1.3 million customers in the United States. The Performance Engineer position focuses on supporting the Ghent generation plant processes and systems, involving problem identification, engineering analysis, and resolution activities.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods
Gathers, correlates, and analyses 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
Assists with the development of 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 ensure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness
As experience allows, provides engineering insight for thermal performance, and other general power generation plant processes. This includes combustion optimization, boiler performance, steam turbine cycle thermal performance, balance of plant component performance, particulate removal, water treatment systems, flue gas desulfurization, and by-products systems
Provides holistic engineering insight to evaluate and improve unit heat rates
Provides in-house consulting and expertise as well as development and improvements for holistic plant process optimization
Potential to assist with calculating Key Performance Indicators, GADS event/data management, and utilizing data sets for internal/external reporting
Occasionally directs the activities of coops, contractors, and others as they perform various activities
Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
ABET Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or engineering technology is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental engineering preferred
Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective
Prior experience with boiler and flue gas path equipment operation and optimization, including combustion control and emissions optimization
Experience managing a range of projects from small to large including developing schedules, managing budgets, interpreting policy or regulatory guidance, and developing correspondence
Prior experience with modeling software such as PEPSE, Vista, or similar modeling packages
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions to broad audiences
Company
LG&E and KU Energy LLC
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa Mooney
Senior Assistant to the COO
Lonnie Bellar
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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