What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Engineer position at PPL?
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
This position is responsible for all the capital work for the precipitators, SCRs, baghouses, and air monitor equipment for the ducts and stacks at the Mill Creek Generating Station.
The position will be filled based on the successful candidates experience level : Engineer I, II, III or Principal.
Position is located at the Mill Creek Generating Station in Louisville, KY.
Responsibilities
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and / or suggests improved methods.
- Gathers, correlates, and analyzes specific data using established procedures.
- Performs detailed and / or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests and analysis.
- Performs a variety of routine tasks that will improve the individual’s familiarization with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the Company.
- Supports operating and maintenance functions with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, problem identification, problem resolution activities.
- Assists Senior Engineers and / or Engineer II and III with large projects, as needed.
- Assists with the development of station / engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs and procedures.
- Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free workplace.
- Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.
- Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Directs the activities of coops, bargaining employees and other, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Required Education
ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required
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Required Education
ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required
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Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office / on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
