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LG&E and KU Energy LLC · 1 day ago

Substation Technician A, B or Trainee

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

LG&E and KU Energy LLC is a major utility provider serving over 1.3 million customers in the United States. The Substation Technician role involves performing routine maintenance and installation work in high voltage electrical substations while developing the necessary skills to progress to higher classifications.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Learn to identify and use the materials, tools, equipment and various voltages used in substation construction and maintenance work

Learn to operate mobile and communications equipment

Learn basic knots and riggings as well as tensile strengths of ropes, slings, and winch lines

Police vehicle, storeroom, work materials and job area

Check tools and equipment for wear or damage

Develop attitude of safety in work environment anticipating and reacting to hazards as presented

Learn OSHA and Company safety rules

Learn CPR and First Aid

Accept delivery and make disbursements of work materials

Develop skills in time and material accounting procedures

Learn to prepare materials, provide aid and anticipate needs of co-workers in the installation and/or maintenance of equipment

Qualification

Electromechanical degreeSubstation maintenance experienceTesting equipment proficiencyOSHA safety knowledgeMathematical skillsLiteracy skillsCPRFirst AidManual dexterityCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of a two-year degree in a pertinent electromechanical/electronics discipline is required

Successful participation and completion of electromechanical/electronics training received from the military may be considered in lieu of a two year degree

Work experience directly associated with substation maintenance and testing may be considered in lieu of a two year degree

Must be successfully recommended from EEI test

Must have good mathematical, literacy, and communications skills

Successful applicant must have a valid driver's license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Employee must qualify within a reasonable period for a Commercial driver's license (Class A) with the following endorsement: air brakes, tankers, and hazardous materials

Must live within 30 mile radius of report location or be willing to relocate

Must be able to work outdoors with exposure to elements (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)

Must have good vision and hearing

Must have the ability to distinguish colors, and subtle shape and size differences

Must be able to lift 75 lbs. from the ground to the height of 30 inches and 60 lbs. from waist level to chest on a routine basis

Must be able to climb up and down stairs and vertical and inclined ladders unassisted on a daily basis

Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools

Company

LG&E and KU Energy LLC

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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