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Company Summary Statement PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing. Overview Performs adjustment, calibration, testing, installation and maintenance of power system protection, monitoring and control devices and systems at substations, generating stations and customer locations. Coordinates Electrical Test activities on assigned projects. This position is located at PPLs West Shore Service Center. This is a union position. The successful candidate will be a member of IBEW Local 1600. Responsibilities 1. Installs, tests, calibrates, maintains, diagnoses and remedies improper performance of equipment and systems used for protection, data acquisition, monitoring and control of the power system, including generating station equipment. 2. Suggests changes or deviations from established procedures and instructions, subject to review and approval of supervision. As necessary, writes Procedure Change Authorization Forms, subject to review and approval of supervision, quality control and health physics. 3. Performs work under normal and emergency conditions and makes decisions in the absence of on‑site supervision which have a direct effect on the reliability and operation of the power system. 4. Coordinates Electrical Test activities on assigned projects consistent with training and experience. Assists in the evaluation of new installations against design intent and/or standards. Develops test plans and work plans. Assists in design reviews. 5. Interfaces directly with industrial customers, independent power producers and representatives from telephone companies and other electric utilities relative to the installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment at customer locations and interconnection points. 6. Interfaces directly with representatives from Engineering, System Operating, Mobile Work Force, Division Operations, Power Production and contractors relative to the installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment. 7. Advises, instructs and assists other employees in Electrical Test and other departments in the maintenance, calibration, repair and proper functioning of power system protection and control systems, including safety practices and, as applicable, radiological, quality control, health physics and other NRC regulations. 8. Prepares and completes required reports, forms, work authorizations, work requests, blocking lists, test records, maintenance histories, etc., in accordance with established procedures. 9. Exercises proper care and use of test equipment and instruments. Recommends and maintains an inventory of spare parts, tools, instruments and fixtures needed to test, maintain, calibrate and repair assigned test equipment and instruments. 10. Maintains thorough knowledge of and follows applicable rules associated with the company's permit and tag system, safety rule book, environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations; also, as applicable, radiological, quality control, health physics, and other NRC regulations pertinent to the work being performed. Practices safe work methods and uses required personal protective equipment. 11. Participates in the development of Electrical Test procedures and work instructions. 12. Participates in all aspects of prescribed training and development programs, ongoing training conducted for upgrading and refreshing of skills and safety, health and environmental training. 13. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Qualifications 1. Graduate of a two-year Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology degree program from a school/program which as been accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency. PPL’s Engineering Aide Qualifying Exam will be used to screen internal candidates who do not meet the minimum entry degree requirements for the position. 2. Must attain a passing score on the company's validated screening exam for Electrical Test Technician. 3. Must have a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license. 1. Graduate of a two-year Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology degree program from a school/program which as been accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency. PPL’s Engineering Aide Qualifying Exam will be used to screen internal candidates who do not meet the minimum entry degree requirements for the position. 2. Must attain a passing score on the company's validated screening exam for Electrical Test Technician. 3. Must have a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license. 1. Installs, tests, calibrates, maintains, diagnoses and remedies improper performance of equipment and systems used for protection, data acquisition, monitoring and control of the power system, including generating station equipment. 2. Suggests changes or deviations from established procedures and instructions, subject to review and approval of supervision. As necessary, writes Procedure Change Authorization Forms, subject to review and approval of supervision, quality control and health physics. 3. Performs work under normal and emergency conditions and makes decisions in the absence of on‑site supervision which have a direct effect on the reliability and operation of the power system. 4. Coordinates Electrical Test activities on assigned projects consistent with training and experience. Assists in the evaluation of new installations against design intent and/or standards. Develops test plans and work plans. Assists in design reviews. 5. Interfaces directly with industrial customers, independent power producers and representatives from telephone companies and other electric utilities relative to the installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment at customer locations and interconnection points. 6. Interfaces directly with representatives from Engineering, System Operating, Mobile Work Force, Division Operations, Power Production and contractors relative to the installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment. 7. Advises, instructs and assists other employees in Electrical Test and other departments in the maintenance, calibration, repair and proper functioning of power system protection and control systems, including safety practices and, as applicable, radiological, quality control, health physics and other NRC regulations. 8. Prepares and completes required reports, forms, work authorizations, work requests, blocking lists, test records, maintenance histories, etc., in accordance with established procedures. 9. Exercises proper care and use of test equipment and instruments. Recommends and maintains an inventory of spare parts, tools, instruments and fixtures needed to test, maintain, calibrate and repair assigned test equipment and instruments. 10. Maintains thorough knowledge of and follows applicable rules associated with the company's permit and tag system, safety rule book, environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations; also, as applicable, radiological, quality control, health physics, and other NRC regulations pertinent to the work being performed. Practices safe work methods and uses required personal protective equipment. 11. Participates in the development of Electrical Test procedures and work instructions. 12. Participates in all aspects of prescribed training and development programs, ongoing training conducted for upgrading and refreshing of skills and safety, health and environmental training. 13. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary. 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 employer. 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.
Company Summary Statement PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing. Overview Performs adjustment, calibration, testing, installation and maintenance of power system protection, monitoring and control devices and systems at substations, generating stations and customer locations. Coordinates Electrical Test activities on assigned projects. This position is located at PPLs West Shore Service Center. This is a union position. The successful candidate will be a member of IBEW Local 1600. Responsibilities 1. Installs, tests, calibrates, maintains, diagnoses and remedies improper performance of equipment and systems used for protection, data acquisition, monitoring and control of the power system, including generating station equipment. 2. Suggests changes or deviations from established procedures and instructions, subject to review and approval of supervision. As necessary, writes Procedure Change Authorization Forms, subject to review and approval of supervision, quality control and health physics. 3. Performs work under normal and emergency conditions and makes decisions in the absence of on‑site supervision which have a direct effect on the reliability and operation of the power system. 4. Coordinates Electrical Test activities on assigned projects consistent with training and experience. Assists in the evaluation of new installations against design intent and/or standards. Develops test plans and work plans. Assists in design reviews. 5. Interfaces directly with industrial customers, independent power producers and representatives from telephone companies and other electric utilities relative to the installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment at customer locations and interconnection points. 6. Interfaces directly with representatives from Engineering, System Operating, Mobile Work Force, Division Operations, Power Production and contractors relative to the installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment. 7. Advises, instructs and assists other employees in Electrical Test and other departments in the maintenance, calibration, repair and proper functioning of power system protection and control systems, including safety practices and, as applicable, radiological, quality control, health physics and other NRC regulations. 8. Prepares and completes required reports, forms, work authorizations, work requests, blocking lists, test records, maintenance histories, etc., in accordance with established procedures. 9. Exercises proper care and use of test equipment and instruments. Recommends and maintains an inventory of spare parts, tools, instruments and fixtures needed to test, maintain, calibrate and repair assigned test equipment and instruments. 10. Maintains thorough knowledge of and follows applicable rules associated with the company's permit and tag system, safety rule book, environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations; also, as applicable, radiological, quality control, health physics, and other NRC regulations pertinent to the work being performed. Practices safe work methods and uses required personal protective equipment. 11. Participates in the development of Electrical Test procedures and work instructions. 12. Participates in all aspects of prescribed training and development programs, ongoing training conducted for upgrading and refreshing of skills and safety, health and environmental training. 13. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Qualifications 1. Graduate of a two-year Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology degree program from a school/program which as been accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency. PPL’s Engineering Aide Qualifying Exam will be used to screen internal candidates who do not meet the minimum entry degree requirements for the position. 2. Must attain a passing score on the company's validated screening exam for Electrical Test Technician. 3. Must have a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license. 1. Graduate of a two-year Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology degree program from a school/program which as been accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency. PPL’s Engineering Aide Qualifying Exam will be used to screen internal candidates who do not meet the minimum entry degree requirements for the position. 2. Must attain a passing score on the company's validated screening exam for Electrical Test Technician. 3. Must have a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license. 1. Installs, tests, calibrates, maintains, diagnoses and remedies improper performance of equipment and systems used for protection, data acquisition, monitoring and control of the power system, including generating station equipment. 2. Suggests changes or deviations from established procedures and instructions, subject to review and approval of supervision. As necessary, writes Procedure Change Authorization Forms, subject to review and approval of supervision, quality control and health physics. 3. Performs work under normal and emergency conditions and makes decisions in the absence of on‑site supervision which have a direct effect on the reliability and operation of the power system. 4. Coordinates Electrical Test activities on assigned projects consistent with training and experience. Assists in the evaluation of new installations against design intent and/or standards. Develops test plans and work plans. Assists in design reviews. 5. Interfaces directly with industrial customers, independent power producers and representatives from telephone companies and other electric utilities relative to the installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment at customer locations and interconnection points. 6. Interfaces directly with representatives from Engineering, System Operating, Mobile Work Force, Division Operations, Power Production and contractors relative to the installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of protective relay and control equipment. 7. Advises, instructs and assists other employees in Electrical Test and other departments in the maintenance, calibration, repair and proper functioning of power system protection and control systems, including safety practices and, as applicable, radiological, quality control, health physics and other NRC regulations. 8. Prepares and completes required reports, forms, work authorizations, work requests, blocking lists, test records, maintenance histories, etc., in accordance with established procedures. 9. Exercises proper care and use of test equipment and instruments. Recommends and maintains an inventory of spare parts, tools, instruments and fixtures needed to test, maintain, calibrate and repair assigned test equipment and instruments. 10. Maintains thorough knowledge of and follows applicable rules associated with the company's permit and tag system, safety rule book, environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations; also, as applicable, radiological, quality control, health physics, and other NRC regulations pertinent to the work being performed. Practices safe work methods and uses required personal protective equipment. 11. Participates in the development of Electrical Test procedures and work instructions. 12. Participates in all aspects of prescribed training and development programs, ongoing training conducted for upgrading and refreshing of skills and safety, health and environmental training. 13. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary. 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 employer. 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.
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