Job Information
PPL Corporation Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky
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 will support Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS), risk management, operational performance, and compliance activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing analysis and job functions related to elements of Pipeline Safety Management including quality assurance, management of change, standard/procedure development/tracking, audit/incident tracking and emergency drill preparation. This position will also develop reports, administer work processes, and support initiatives led by the PSMS group. Additionally, this position may represent the company to external industry groups and organizations.
The position will be filled based on the successful candidates education and experience level.
Responsibilities
Knowledgeable of and proficiently apply various code references which pertain to the gas system; this includes but may not be limited to 49 CFR Part 191 and 192 and other applicable industry standards.
Leads and assists with standards/procedures development, review, and communication of changes to appropriate departments.
Knowledgeable in safety management system practices and provide direction on establishing supporting SMS programs.
Leads and assists with communicating safety management system principles within the organization.
Provides data analysis and assessments to Gas Operations and other Company departments in regard to areas of responsibility and other data sets as required.
Leads and assists with quality assurance activities for procedures, construction standards and other items occurring within Gas Operations.
Stays familiar with industry organizations and may participate on committees related to PSMS activities.
Leads and assists with projects, including collaboration with and/or management of third-party vendors.
Lead and assists in developing business strategies from historical information in conjunction with industry and regulatory information to help meet business goals and objectives.
Assists with development of budgets as requested.
Completes activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
Conducts work activities about environmental rules and regulations.
All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Requirements
ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Petroleum, Civil. or Electrical Engineering is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Two to three years of experience in gas operations or gas regulatory compliance.
EIT certification
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to assimilate information on a wide range of gas industry topics.
Demonstrated proficiency and/or working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
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Requirements
ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Petroleum, Civil. or Electrical Engineering is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Two to three years of experience in gas operations or gas regulatory compliance.
EIT certification
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to assimilate information on a wide range of gas industry topics.
Demonstrated proficiency and/or working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
#LG&EKU
Knowledgeable of and proficiently apply various code references which pertain to the gas system; this includes but may not be limited to 49 CFR Part 191 and 192 and other applicable industry standards.
Leads and assists with standards/procedures development, review, and communication of changes to appropriate departments.
Knowledgeable in safety management system practices and provide direction on establishing supporting SMS programs.
Leads and assists with communicating safety management system principles within the organization.
Provides data analysis and assessments to Gas Operations and other Company departments in regard to areas of responsibility and other data sets as required.
Leads and assists with quality assurance activities for procedures, construction standards and other items occurring within Gas Operations.
Stays familiar with industry organizations and may participate on committees related to PSMS activities.
Leads and assists with projects, including collaboration with and/or management of third-party vendors.
Lead and assists in developing business strategies from historical information in conjunction with industry and regulatory information to help meet business goals and objectives.
Assists with development of budgets as requested.
Completes activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
Conducts work activities about environmental rules and regulations.
All other duties as assigned by management.
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.