Field Coordinator - Gas Construction and Maintenance

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 Position shall direct and coordinate technicians assigned to construct, repair, maintain, inspect, and operate the gas distribution system. Provide on the job coaching, training and inspection of work methods in the field. Provide feedback to employees and management team. Position is also responsible for assuring employees under responsibility complete work in accordance with applicable Company and regulatory standards, and that all work is completed with consideration for the customer experience. Validate that field employees and business partners in Gas Operations are performing tasks in accordance with appropriate regulations and company policies. Position could be located at our East Operations Center or Auburndale Operations Center. #LG&EKU #INDLGE Responsibilities u2022Ensure all personnel under responsibility perform work in accordance with applicable regulatory and Company safety rules. Conduct documented jobsite inspections of field employees (safety audits, vehicle inspections, work quality audits). u2022Train, coach and mentor field employees on findings of audits and inspections. u2022Ensure all personnel under responsibility are trained and developed to be knowledgeable of applicable construction, maintenance, repair, and operating standards commensurate with their assignments and position. u2022Ensure personnel, equipment, and material resources are optimized, through effective planning, scheduling, and execution of assigned jobs. u2022Effectively account for all assigned labor, materials, inventory, equipment, and vehicles in accordance with applicable Company policies. u2022Effectively manage work priorities and risk. u2022Work with Gas Operations Management Team to allocate available personnel as needed to respond to outages, emergencies, or other trouble on the gas distribution system. u2022Evaluate and discuss employeeu2019s job performance and progress, with Team Leader to assist in employee performance reviews evaluations, recommendations and promotions or disciplinary action. u2022Effectively direct field employees in the execution of planned, unplanned, and emergency restoration work. u2022Reinforce safety messages, new procedures, new equipment and other information on jobsites. u2022Assist with review boards and hands on training sessions. u2022Assist in conducting fact-finding investigations and participate in the decision-making process. u2022Assist with employee disciplinary matters. u2022Engage in active role with lockout tagout (LOTO) procedures. u2022Assemble and present presentations at Gas All Hands Meetings and other meetings as requested. u2022Fill in for team leader vacancies including working 2nd shift. Position may require extended hours. u2022Assist in ensuring that equipment and material are stocked and available for use. u2022Assist in repairs and maintenance of equipment (e.g. troubleshoot issues with combustible gas indicators, calibration stations, iPads). u2022Participate in BPP and maintain and/or obtain necessary Operator Qualifications. u2022Act as liaison between business and IT to advocate for field, dispatch, and administrative needs to implement changes to our work management systems. Test work management system changes, assist in the development of training documentation, and perform training within work groups for new systems and system changes. u2022Performs other duties as assigned u2022Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications Required Education High school diploma or GED Required Experience + 7+ years Journeyman classification in a Gas Distribution Operations Line of Progression + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Basic computer skill proficiency. + Must have a valid drivers license Preferred Qualifications u2022Demonstrated proficiency in Companyu2019s Mobile and Mapping applications and associated technologies u2022Demonstrated proficiency in the construction, maintenance and operations of gas distribution systems u2022Demonstrated technical expertise in assigned area Work Conditions + Most time is spent with field employees, as such exposure to elements, noise and other construction site hazards are encountered on a daily basis. + Typical work hours are 7:30am u2013 3:30pm, but may vary depending on the needs of those in the field. + After hours response may be necessary. + Position will be required to fulfill periodic on-call rotations Required Education High school diploma or GED Required Experience + 7+ years Journeyman classification in a Gas Distribution Operations Line of Progression + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Basic computer skill proficiency. + Must have a valid drivers license Preferred Qualifications u2022Demonstrated proficiency in Companyu2019s Mobile and Mapping applications and associated technologies u2022Demonstrated proficiency in the construction, maintenance and operations of gas distribution systems u2022Demonstrated technical expertise in assigned area Work Conditions + Most time is spent with field employees, as such exposure to elements, noise and other construction site hazards are encountered on a daily basis. + Typical work hours are 7:30am u2013 3:30pm, but may vary depending on the needs of those in the field. + After hours response may be necessary. + Position will be required to fulfill periodic on-call rotations u2022Ensure all personnel under responsibility perform work in accordance with applicable regulatory and Company safety rules. Conduct documented jobsite inspections of field employees (safety audits, vehicle inspections, work quality audits). u2022Train, coach and mentor field employees on findings of audits and inspections. u2022Ensure all personnel under responsibility are trained and developed to be knowledgeable of applicable construction, maintenance, repair, and operating standards commensurate with their assignments and position. u2022Ensure personnel, equipment, and material resources are optimized, through effective planning, scheduling, and execution of assigned jobs. u2022Effectively account for all assigned labor, materials, inventory, equipment, and vehicles in accordance with applicable Company policies. u2022Effectively manage work priorities and risk. u2022Work with Gas Operations Management Team to allocate available personnel as needed to respond to outages, emergencies, or other trouble on the gas distribution system. u2022Evaluate and discuss employeeu2019s job performance and progress, with Team Leader to assist in employee performance reviews evaluations, recommendations and promotions or disciplinary action. u2022Effectively direct field employees in the execution of planned, unplanned, and emergency restoration work. u2022Reinforce safety messages, new procedures, new equipment and other information on jobsites. u2022Assist with review boards and hands on training sessions. u2022Assist in conducting fact-finding investigations and participate in the decision-making process. u2022Assist with employee disciplinary matters. u2022Engage in active role with lockout tagout (LOTO) procedures. u2022Assemble and present presentations at Gas All Hands Meetings and other meetings as requested. u2022Fill in for team leader vacancies including working 2nd shift. Position may require extended hours. u2022Assist in ensuring that equipment and material are stocked and available for use. u2022Assist in repairs and maintenance of equipment (e.g. troubleshoot issues with combustible gas indicators, calibration stations, iPads). u2022Participate in BPP and maintain and/or obtain necessary Operator Qualifications. u2022Act as liaison between business and IT to advocate for field, dispatch, and administrative needs to implement changes to our work management systems. Test work management system changes, assist in the development of training documentation, and perform training within work groups for new systems and system changes. u2022Performs other duties as assigned u2022Complies with all policies and standards 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.

Created: 2026-04-13