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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 is an intern level position. Intern will gain practical, hands-on experience in the utility industry under close supervision. This position will provide challenging assignments, networking opportunities, and a chance to learn from experienced energy industry professionals. Responsibilities - Assists in obtaining, analyzing and reporting analytical results from grab samples acquired from multiple company systems including, but not limited to, boiler water systems, cooling water systems, demineralized makeup and scrubber systems; fuel and fuel byproduct samples. - Maintain documentation/computer entry of daily data. - Prepare laboratory reagents necessary for lab procedures. - Responsible for gaining understanding of compliance with various state and EPA water quality and discharge limitations. - Develop understanding of compliance with safety procedures regarding laboratory chemicals including hazardous chemicals. - Performs other duties as directed by management. Qualifications Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in a technical field. Applicable degree fields include Applied Process Technology, Associate of Science or a related field. Must complete a chemistry course with a lab. Minimum 2.50 GPA. Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in a technical field. Applicable degree fields include Applied Process Technology, Associate of Science or a related field. Must complete a chemistry course with a lab. Minimum 2.50 GPA. - Assists in obtaining, analyzing and reporting analytical results from grab samples acquired from multiple company systems including, but not limited to, boiler water systems, cooling water systems, demineralized makeup and scrubber systems; fuel and fuel byproduct samples. - Maintain documentation/computer entry of daily data. - Prepare laboratory reagents necessary for lab procedures. - Responsible for gaining understanding of compliance with various state and EPA water quality and discharge limitations. - Develop understanding of compliance with safety procedures regarding laboratory chemicals including hazardous chemicals. - Performs other duties as directed by management. 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, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. 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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