Electrc Equip Rpr-Trainee I

Company Summary Statement

PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Repairs, rebuilds, fabricates and performs diagnostic tests on various types of electrical-mechanical equipment used in the transmission and distribution of electric power, both in the shop and in the field. This position will be based out of PPLs System Facilities Center located in Hazelton PA. This is a union position. The successful candidate will a member of IBEW Local 1600.

- Assists in inspection, testing, repairing, rebuilding, overhauling and reconditioning various types of electrical-mechanical equipment, either in shop or at job site after blocking out of service by local forces, as required.

- Assists in inspection, testing, repairing, rebuilding, overhauling, reconditioning, and troubleshooting controls associated with electrical equipment in shop or at job site, as required.

- Operates shop and portable equipment and machinery required to test, maintain and fabricate devices worked on.

- Fabricates gaskets, control cables, bus bars; operates hand and small power tools, such: as embossing and stencil machines; assembles and treats hot line tools and switch sticks; uses common types of test equipment, such as: meters, meggers, ductors, TTR testers; and assists in insulation testing of electrical equipment worked on.

- Assists in special tests or fabrication of specialized equipment, as assigned and directed.

- Perform an assigned Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (supplied flame resistance clothing) when required.

- Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and make use of assigned safety equipment to prevent accidents.

- Uses a computer and smartphone for job training and daily job completion.

- Performs such other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

- Successfully passing the EEI CAST test or its replacement.

- Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions pertaining to equipment maintained or operated.

- Ability to read and understand simple electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and physical-mechanical drawings, related to equipment worked on.

- Knowledgeable in generation of simpler test facilities, such as: meters, meggers, ductors, etc., and ability to properly use equipment and tools needed in performance of duties.

- Knowledge of provisions of safety rules applicable to work performed.

- Knowledge and competence in First Aid and resuscitation.

- Knowledge of safety and human performance tools (self check, peer check, permit and tag system, etc.)

- Manual dexterity and stamina to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

- Hold a current Driver's License.