What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Supervisor A 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
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
Qualifications
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.
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.
LG&EKU
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.
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.
LG&EKU
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
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.
