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 The main purpose of this position is to develop and maintain data reporting tools that are used by large groups of people to promote safe and reliable operations as well as inform business decision making. The Data Engineer will work as part of the Fleet Engineering team and leverage other company resources to integrate data science strategies to solve engineering problems. The position will be filled based on the successful candidates experience level: Engineer I, II, III or Principal. Responsibilities Drive the collection of data and the refinement of existing data sources. Work with generation fleet to understand organizational processes and deliver relevant data solutions. Work with generation fleet to recommend improvements and efficiencies to improve utilization of data. Drive to optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Implement and enhance the collection and calculation of key generation performance metrics, in addition to addressing data-related technical issues. Supports construction and hands-on development of software analysis tools, business intelligence (BI) insights, and other reporting solutions. Works with IT to troubleshoot and maintain existing data connections. This includes a working knowledge of ETL functions, APIs, database infrastructure, and SSIS processes. Supports the transition of implemented solutions to IT. Work closely with IT to facilitate knowledge transfer and develop documentation of standard processes that can be followed by others. Works with engineers of other disciplines to translate technical calculations into automated data reporting tools that can be used for reporting and decision making. Supports AVEVA (OSIsoft) PI systems across the fleet of generating sites. Serves as business proponent and helps configure points, set up notifications and reports, analyze data, develop calculations, maintain data connections, etc. Works with cross functional teams to implement new software solution to track unit outage events/data. Develops tools to automate existing reports that are widely distributed. Develops analysis tools that leverages data science to help drive power generation reliability improvement. Performs continuous verification of data accuracy. Supports the creation, modification, and updates to internal sharepoint pages. Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods. Gathers, correlates, and analyses 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. Assists with the development of 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. Occasionally directs the activities of coops, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities. Performs other duties as assigned, and complies with all policies and standards Qualifications Required Education ABET accredited degree in engineering or engineering technology is required. Preferred Qualifications ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective. Ability to turn concepts into deliverables, translating requirements of internal customers into analytical tools. Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective. Proficiency in Python language, syntax, and management of associated development environments. Proficiency in the following is preferred: Microsoft Power BI, SharePoint, PowerPivot, R, C#, L, ETLs, APIs, TFS, Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), or SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Ability to work with and advise a variety of personnel including engineers, management, technicians, contractors, co-op students, supervisors, consultants, colleagues, etc. This includes personnel is other lines of business (IT). Adaptable to varying priorities and customer needs, including time critical projects that require immediate attention, travel to the plants, and periodic overtime. Experience with AVEVA (OSIsoft) PI systems is preferred.