Description
Overview
This position in the LG&E Gas Engineering Group, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in identifying and implementing enhancements, adaptations, and modifications to existing and/or new equipment and systems.
Responsibilities
Engineer I
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
- Gathers, correlates, and analyzes specific data using established procedures.
- 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.
- Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities.
- Assists other engineers with large projects, as needed.
- 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
Engineer II
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
- Performs engineering assignments associated with the design, construction, performance enhancement, cost effectiveness, operation, and maintenance of various plant equipment and systems.
- Coordinates activities of Engineer I, technicians, or others assigned to specific projects as necessary.
- Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult.
- Performs assignments in which evaluation, originality, ingenuity, decision-making, and authority.
- Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based problem troubleshooting, identification, analysis, and resolution.
- Assists Engineer III and/or Senior Engineers with large and/or complex projects, as required.
- Assists with the development of station/engineering 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.
- Directs the activities of coops, bargaining unit employees and others, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Engineer III
- Supervises exempt, non-exempt and bargaining unit personnel under the Supervisory Engineer career path.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
- Plans and performs design, development and/or operating engineering assignments which could include responsibility for the engineering and construction of portions of a major project.
- Coordinates the labor force assigned to each activity.
- Coordinates activities of an assigned group with the various stages of an overall program.
- Engineering assignments are broad in nature and incumbent will have the latitude of and the responsibility for un-reviewed actions or decisions.
- In some instances, incumbent will temporarily supervise or be assisted by personnel from engineering, technician, and craft levels.
- Coordinates the activities of Engineer I and II, technician, and/or others assigned to specific projects, as necessary.
- Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based troubleshooting, problem analysis, and resolution.
- Assists with the development of station/engineering 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.
- Directs the activities of cooperative interns, bargaining unit employees and others, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Principal Engineer
- Develops techniques and methods for addressing highly complex engineering issues
- Provides counsel to department's internal and external customers in matters relating to engineering
- Consults with management in matters considered vital to the strategic success of the company
- Represents the company in various regulatory and legal proceedings as required
- Directs the work activities of other engineers and engineering & design analysts
- Provides employee development opportunities through periodic job performance reviews and progress assessments and a wide variety of assignments
- Provides technical direction to engineers, operating personnel, and maintenance personnel based on extensive acquired knowledge
- Directs the activities of engineers, technicians, supervisors and/or others assigned to specific projects or work groups as necessary
- Assignments are broad in nature and of critical importance to the company and/or its customers; individual will have the latitude of responsibility for un-reviewed actions or decisions
- Consults with management in the development of departmental goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures
- Directs and/or reviews the development of management analyses and business impact studies associated with departmental business and technical initiatives; Advises departmental management on highly specialized subjects
- Provides technical leadership for large project development and implementation; Works closely with less skilled individuals to promote/exchange knowledge
- Presents to management in a professional manner, ideas, technologies, and business case analysis necessary when making financial/business decisions
- Participates in professional, industry, and/or civic organizations to maintain and enhance expertise actively seeking, researching, and recommending new and innovative applications of technology
- Develops and leads continuous improvement initiatives within the line of business
- Plans and controls activities so as to provide an accident-free work place
- Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Contact
PPL Corporation
Two N Ninth St
Allentown
Pennsylvania United States
www.pplweb.com
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