LG&E and KU Energy LLC

Mechanical Engineer

LocationGhent, KY
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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 performing engineering work but with limited direct responsibility. This position is within the Ghent Engineering group (position located in Ghent, KY) and will focus on supporting the generating station with mechanical related project work.

This position will be filled according to the candidate's qualification and experience.


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 to become familiar 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 other engineering disciplines with large projects, as needed.
Assists with the development of station/engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs and procedures.
Reviews plant data on a regular basis to ensure optimum heat rate/process performance.
Provide engineering oversight for plant thermal performance, including but not limited to boiler performance, steam turbine performance, condenser performance and air heater performance.
Conducts regular meetings with plant management to review plant performance status and areas of improvement.
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.
Occasionally directs the activities of coops, contract employees and others, 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 Engineering is required.


Preferred Qualifications

Ability to use formal engineering training in practical application to power plant assignments.
Understanding of steam thermal cycle and power plant fundamentals.
Experience managing a range of projects from small to large including developing schedules, managing budgets, overseeing construction through to completion.
Experience with modeling software such as PEPSE, Vista, or similar modeling packages.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions to broad audiences.


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