What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Supervisor A position at Kentucky Utilities?
Company Summary Statement : 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. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing. Overview:
Special Qualifications
Supervise a crew of four or more substation personnel, including the supervisor, for the purposes of constructing, maintaining, and repairing substation equipment at both the distribution and transmission levels. This position is responsible for the on-site safety of the workers and the quality of the work and ensures compliance with all company safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Major Accountabilities
- Must have the technical competence to supervise a crew of four or more in construction, maintenance, and repair of Transmission, Distribution, and Generation substation facilities.
- Must organize, plan, and control the work from start to completion
- Must be able to train employees to operate without direct supervision
- Must know the abilities and capabilities of each employee under their supervision
- Must be able to delegate parts of each job to the crew members
- Must promote teamwork
- Must know and support all Company rules, regulations, and policies
- Liaison between management and employees on various issues
- Recommend promotions, demotions, discharge, and discipline
- Must perform all work safely, obeying all Company safety rules and OSHA rules and regulations
- Responsible for accurate records on all materials used and hours worked by employees on crew
- Must work with all departments within the Company to help accomplish overall goals
- Must work closely with Central Engineering Department, Safety Department, Project Management Department, Construction Management Department, and SC&M Management
Recommended Education/Experience
Associates or two-year technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline or a minimum of 7 years of experience in substation construction and maintenance work. Substation Supervisor B experience preferred.
Associates or two-year technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline or a minimum of 7 years of experience in substation construction and maintenance work. Substation Supervisor B experience preferred.
Special Qualifications
- Experience as a Substation Tech A
- Must be successfully recommended from EEI test
- Must have good mathematical, literacy and communications skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be certifiable under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and have a Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with the following endorsements: air brakes, tankers, and hazardous materials. Must live within 25 miles of report location or be willing to relocate.
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.
Work Conditions
Regular working hours with frequent overtime and overnight travel. Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment. Considerable responsibility and pressure.
Physical Effort
- Must have good vision and hearing
- Must have good physical coordination (lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, push, pull, etc.)
- Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use hand and power tools
Job Hazards Or Danger
Exposure to severe weather, traffic, and high voltage equipment.
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