Team Leader Network & 3-Phase Construction

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 responsible for supervising the installation of underground distribution cables and associated facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the installation and any necessary operation and maintenance of underground distribution cables, plus associated facilities.
• Supervises the installation and any necessary operation and maintenance of all underground connected transformers, switchgear and other general power distribution equipment.
• Supervises the installation and necessary maintenance of conduit lines, manholes, transformer vaults and other subgrade equipment required for single phase and three phase underground electric services.
• Evaluates employee's job performance and progress, reviews evaluation with employee and recommends employee promotions and disciplinary action.
• Conducts fact finding investigations and answers first step grievances.
• Conducts tailgate sessions on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Ensures that all established departmental construction standards, procedures and safety rules are properly adhered to.
• Maintains employee records (e.g., off-duty, attendance, overtime, progressive disciplinary action, etc.).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.
• 5+ years experience within the Electric Distribution overhead and underground systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Above-average interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of electrical and mechanical principles associated with the construction, maintenance and operation of electric transmission and distribution systems.