Craft-Worker Intern - Substation Relay Protection & Control

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. They are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve, empowering employees, community members, and initiatives through volunteerism and investments in education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

About the role

This is an intern-level position. The intern will gain practical, hands-on experience in the utility industry under close supervision, learning to perform maintenance and installation work in high-voltage electrical substations. The role offers challenging projects, networking advantages, and the opportunity to learn from experienced energy industry professionals in the energy transmission fields.

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 duties as directed by supervision.
• 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 assigned duties.
• Participate in a Training and Development program to 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.
• Actively participate in the Safety Training program to learn and follow specific governmental, corporate, and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to SC&M functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 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.