Safety Specialist I

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 entry level for individual with formal safety & health education and/or field operations experience. This position ensures effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives within the power generation group by demonstrating and applying knowledge of health and safety laws, rules, regulations, and general operational fundamentals. Incumbent will work closely on assignments with departmental management and/or more experienced health/safety professionals in order to develop basic knowledge of health and safety laws, applicable rules and regulations, as well as general operational applications within all distribution areas.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety or related educational discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis

Preferred Qualifications