Substation Training Consultant – Interm

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.

The person selected for this position can work in the Louisville, Midway, or Lexington office.

This position is responsible for developing and delivering Substation technical, compliance and safety training to increase the capabilities, effectiveness, and adaptability of the organization. This includes the researching of regulatory and technical procedures and processes and conducting needs analysis to determine specific training requirements. Serves as a field resource professional with knowledge of the application of Substation Construction and Maintenance safety principles to the assigned business units.

Consults with management in the identification of technical skill deficiencies and provides relevant training remedies. Provides consultative support to management and safety committees with the goal of creating and maintaining an accident-free workplace.

• Designs, delivers and coordinates specialized technical training, qualification, required safety/compliance and technical training programs for the Substation line of business.
• Focuses on meeting business objectives, organizational values, operating principles, cultural change imperatives and required regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Assists line management with implementation of regular compliance plans and programs.
• Assists public liaisons with training for emergency agencies throughout the LG&E and KU service territory on an as needed basis.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of lines of business strategic plans and operations.
• Partners with lines of business and conducts training needs analysis to identify/diagnose technical skill deficiencies for required technical, compliance and safety training.
• Implements training evaluation procedures; monitors and evaluates effectiveness of training programs and administers written examinations and skill performance testing. Continually strives to maximize training efficiencies through innovative training methods and application of new technologies for leading edge and cost-effective training.
• Requires active participation in programs, seminars, and organizations to enhance training skills, technical expertise, and utility industry knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in engineering, education, or a technical field
• 3+ years related technical experience or an alternate combination of education and technical experience on a year-for-year basis
• Requires knowledge of electric substation systems and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A comprehensive knowledge of communication, education, and training techniques.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical journals and regulations and the ability to interpret information for an audience of broad knowledge.
• A comprehensive understanding of the operating line of business and the company’s operation and safety procedures.
• Ability to develop technical training manuals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed with the ability to interact with all levels within the company and the ability to lead and direct large numbers of employees within classroom settings.

#LG&E #INDLGE