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Craft Worker Intern - Mechanical Maintenance

LG&E Energy Corp

LG&E Energy Corp

Pennsylvania, USA · Trimble, MO, USA · Kentucky, USA · United States
Posted on Jul 29, 2024
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 is an intern level maintenance and operations position. Perform basic to routine skill level work under moderate supervision/oversight, in order to clean, check, inspect, repair, maintain, operate and install various pieces of equipment.


Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance activities as required to maintain, repair, inspect, install, rebuild, construct, and troubleshoot various power plant equipment.
  • Learn the proper use of hand tools, power tools, hoist, drill presses, grinders, and other tools and equipment pertaining to the work.
  • Assist employees in carrying out work assignments.
  • Clean equipment undergoing repairs, handle and move material, supplies and equipment in connection with the work and work area.
  • Be able to learn to make and read simple drawings and sketches.
  • Prepare and take the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) POSS/MASS test measuring job responsive aptitude, ability to retain knowledge, and problem solving skills.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in a technical field. Applicable degree fields include Industrial Maintenance, Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 2.50 GPA.

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