Turbine Generator Specialist, Sr or Lead

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs all aspects of planned and forced turbine-generator outages for the LG&E and KU power plants.
• Develops, implements, and reviews repair and maintenance procedures for turbines and generators throughout the LG&E & KU system.
• Evaluates and provides outage recommendations to plant management teams which include schedule, scope, materials, and manpower requirements.
• Analyzes projected costs and schedule associated with repairs and outages and provides target budget and schedule to plant management for review and approval.
• Directs and supervises manpower during outages/repairs and provides technical direction.
• Evaluates necessary parts and material required for outages and ensures timely delivery.
• Researches and evaluates new turbine and generator modifications and repair procedures.
• Maintains maintenance/modification records for (and participates in) insurance audits.
• Monitors and records SPE wear and damage and evaluates materials and coatings which may lessen wear.
• Creates and maintains accurate records of past and future outage activities.
• Provides accurate and pertinent daily log of outage activities and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate’s Degree or two-year technical training beyond high school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.
• Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in Power Generation.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task and above average planning skills.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses the ability to self-manage their work when working away from base location.
• Possess excellent computer skills.
• Past work experience as a superintendent level or above in a turbine generator field.