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PPL Corporation · 1 day ago

Insulation Tech-Trainee

Hazle, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

PPL Corporation is a leading utility company providing electricity to over 1.4 million homes and businesses in Pennsylvania. The Insulation Tech-Trainee will be responsible for determining the electrical condition of high voltage equipment and directing testing activities, while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Electrical DistributionEnergyMarketing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Determines the electrical condition of high voltage equipment such as power transformers, bushings, insulators, lightning arresters, cables, generators, motors, voltage regulators, capacitor coupled potential devices, potential transformers, current transformers, gas circuit breakers, oil circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, and resistive potential devices by performing and technically analyzing the following complex tests

Performs acceptance tests on new or reconditioned equipment

Devises unique, complex electrical tests, as required, for the purpose of troubleshooting damaged, questionable, or new designs of electrical apparatus and safety related equipment

Operates sophisticated computer operated equipment using artificial intelligence diagnostic techniques

Provides technical support of the computer client server test information database for all PPL electrical equipment

Responsible for the technical direction and safety of PPL and outside contractors’ and customers’ personnel assisting with testing

Maintains, calibrates and affects field repairs on related electrical testing equipment

Performs switching, secures permits, and provides blocking all in accordance with the company’s Energy Control Process

Maintains thorough knowledge of and follows applicable rules associated with the Company’s Energy Control Process, safety rule book, environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations; also, as applicable, radiological quality control, health physics, and NRC regulations pertinent to the work being performed

Practices safe work methods and uses required personal protective equipment

Participates in the development of Insulation Test procedures and work instructions

Participates in all aspects of prescribed training and developmental programs, ongoing training conducted for upgrading and refreshing of skills and safety, and health and environmental training

Prepares and submits test reports with recommendations regarding suitability of equipment for service, necessary corrective actions, and additional test to be conducted as necessary

Prepares and maintains a computer based active file of test data reports with an emphasis on trending and evaluation

Works with other departments, customers, and contractors to coordinate test schedules

Performs such other duties as assigned or as necessary

Qualification

Electrical Engineering TechnologyEnergy Control ProcessHigh Voltage TestingComputer Operated EquipmentTechnical SupportSafety RegulationsTeam CoordinationCommunication Skills

Required

Graduate of two-year Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology degree program from a school/program, which has been accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency

PPL's Engineering Aide Qualifying Exam will be used to screen internal candidates who do not meet the minimum entry degree requirement for the position

Ability to obtain and maintain a thorough knowledge of the company's Energy Control Process

Ability to obtain and maintain permit and switching authority

Must have a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license

Ability to obtain unescorted access clearance for Susquehanna SES