Design Drafter Apprentice, B, A

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

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of technical office and field functions related to the design, maintenance, and management of power plant facility drawings, records, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

GENERAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Comply with all Company safety rules, procedures, and work practices.
• Participate in Company-directed training programs and report to designated locations as required.
• Demonstrate competency in the duties and qualifications associated with this classification through successful job performance and participation in training and testing programs established by the Company.
• Monitor work areas for unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or other hazards and promptly report concerns to supervision.
• Perform other duties within the employee's capabilities as assigned by supervision to support Company operations and employee development.
• Maintain equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Report to assigned facilities and work shifts as required to support operational needs.
• Perform work in a professional, responsible, and cooperative manner that promotes a positive working environment both within and outside the Company.
• Compile information and prepare reports, forms, records, and other documentation as required.
• Represent the Company with the highest standards of professionalism, conduct, appearance, and customer service.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilize computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and other drafting tools to prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings and project documentation. Perform layout and design activities including drafting, revising field prints, calculating elevations, and updating drawings to reflect field modifications.
• Assist with engineering and design activities by:
• Establishing structural and equipment centerlines and elevations.
• Calculating areas, volumes, steel quantities, and similar engineering measurements.
• Monitoring grades, slopes, and elevations.
• Collecting and documenting survey data.
• Developing contour maps and survey drawings.
• Detailing structural steel, reinforcing steel, anchor bolts, concrete embedments, and related construction components.
• Prepare bills of material from approved construction drawings and develop graphs, charts, presentations, and other technical illustrations as needed.
• Operate and maintain drafting, surveying, testing, and measurement equipment, including but not limited to surveying instruments, concrete testing equipment, sounding equipment, tapes, calipers, and other tools as required.
• Assist Project Engineers with field investigations and site visits, including taking measurements, performing basic calculations, preparing sketches, and documenting field conditions.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of power plant drawings, records, project files, and document management systems located at Corporate and plant facilities. Provide drawings, records, and technical information to plant personnel, contractors, and authorized external agencies as requested.
• Support the organization, maintenance, retention, and retrieval of Power Generation drawings, records, and technical documentation.
• Perform housekeeping and record-maintenance activities necessary to support project work and maintain an orderly work environment.
• Develop a working knowledge of power plant operations and associated equipment systems.
• Communicate project status, progress, issues, and other relevant information to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Perform field surveying, soil testing, concrete testing, river sounding, and related technical activities as required.
• Become familiar with electrical, civil, and mechanical symbols, standards, terminology, and drafting conventions applicable to assigned work.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications for Entry

General Qualifications

• Meet all general qualifications for employment.
• Demonstrate the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English, and effectively follow oral and written instructions.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and safely operate the tools, equipment, and technology required for the position.
• Become familiar with and comply with all Company safety rules and procedures.
• Possess a valid state driver's license and successfully complete all Company requirements for operating Company vehicles, including those with manual transmissions.
• Be willing and able to work indoors and outdoors under varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Be willing and able to report to any assigned facility and work schedule as required by operational needs.
• Be physically capable of performing the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to acquire the knowledge, skills, and qualifications necessary for advancement opportunities.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn how to prepare, interpret, and maintain technical drawings and sketches.
• Work cooperatively with others and conduct themselves in a manner that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and productive working relationships.
• Successfully complete all pre-employment and entry-level testing programs required by Louisville Gas and Electric Company.
• Meet all applicable federal, state, local, and Company requirements associated with the position.

Specific Qualifications

• Demonstrate proficiency with computer applications and possess a minimum of one year of training or experience utilizing Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software and related tools.
• Possess the mathematical skills necessary to perform job-related calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry.
• Possess a background in drafting, electrical design, civil design, or mechanical design and demonstrate the ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and construction documents.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal customers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public while maintaining positive working relationships across departments.