Career profiles - Craft/Technical careers

From working in a power plant to maintaining the wire and pipes of the electrical and gas distribution system, LG&E and KU have a variety of career opportunities that provide safe and reliable power to our customers.

Examples of power plant positions include:

  • Station helper
  • Maintenance technician
  • Instrument and electrical technician
  • Lab technician

Examples of electrical and gas distribution positions include:

  • Line technician
  • Electrical apprentice
  • Substation technician
  • Gas storage operator

Career opportunities include advancement to the journeyman-level position in your area of expertise, or you may consider a supervisory role. Craft/Technical positions require successful completion of pre-employment tests and a physical abilities test. Learn more about testing. Learn what our craft/technical employees have to say about their experiences at LG&E and KU. 

Rodney Dudley - Line technician

Tom Malloy - Line technician

David Stewart - Line technician