Predictive Maintenance Engineer I, II, III or Principal

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 the entry level for an engineer. Individual normally works under close supervision on a variety of projects that have specific instructions and expected results. Responsibilities will include working closely with plant personnel to provide technical expertise, support and services as well as promote best practices. Other responsibilities include specialty data collection, data analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills combined with an enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude.

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Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods. Work with other engineers to provide expertise and guidance for vibration diagnostics, oil analysis, thermography, motor testing and other technologies. Create Predictive Maintenance plant reports (i.e. vibration, motor testing, thermography, monthly program status) and submit for incorporation into the Fleet Wide report.
• Gathers, correlates, and analyzes specific data using established procedures. Advocate lubrication best practices, interpret oil lab analyses and issue oil analysis reports.
• 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 problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution activities. Perform analyses and reporting of plant equipment condition data.
• Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities.
• Assists other engineers with large projects, as needed.
• Assists with the development of goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures.
• Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.
• 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, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective.
• Ability to use formal engineering training in practical application to power plant assignments.
• Understanding of root cause analysis process
• Experience with Predictive Maintenance testing technologies (vibration, tribology, thermography and
• motor testing)
• Familiarity with alignment and balancing of industrial rotating equipment
• Category II, III, or IV Vibration Analysis Certification
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, have a positive attitude and focus individual efforts toward team goals
• Prepared and willing to work in a power plant environment
  
  
  

Work Conditions

Equally balanced between an office environment and field work. The field work requires frequent walking and climbing.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Primarily desk work with some standing and walking.