Careers

DIESEL MECHANIC

The Role

We need a skilled diesel mechanic to perform maintenance and major and minor repairs on our 44-unit fleet of bucket trucks, pickup trucks, and other equipment, including a mini excavator, skid steer, and backhoe. Hydraulics experience is especially desirable. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to prioritize work, can work independently toward deadlines, and has at least five years of experience.  Our work culture is based upon work excellence, problem solving, commitment to safety, life-long learning, and service to our community. Paducah Power offers a competitive wage, commensurate with experience. This is a non-exempt position under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and subject to Paducah Power’s policies pertaining to overtime.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Required maintenance and repairs of vehicles and excavating equipment.
• Maintenance on air brake systems and all mechanical equipment used by crews in installing and maintaining underground and overhead lines.
• Maintaining hydraulic systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Installation and maintenance of spotlights and emergency lighting systems on company vehicles.
• Use of torches or welders for repair of vehicles, trailers, or equipment.
• Replacement of tires on company owned vehicles.
• Operation of drill press, drills, grinders, bench vise, pneumatic sanders, band saw and hole punch to modify or repair equipment and company vehicles or tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus a skill level certificate in auto mechanics from a recognized organization.
• Must be a “qualified employee” as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269.
• Possess a “Class A” Kentucky Commercial Driver’s License which may be obtained in the first six months.
• Must be willing to live within a 30-minute response time to our building at 1500 Broadway St., Paducah, KY. (No exceptions.)

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with competitive wages and benefits.  All applicants must fill out the online PPS application below and include a resume. No applications will be accepted at Paducah Power System.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Paducah Power System is seeking a Chief Financial Officer.

About the Role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the strategic financial leader of a forward-thinking municipal utility that uses its generation assets to aggressively position itself for growth and the evolution of our industry. The CFO is responsible for ensuring long-term financial sustainability, rate competitiveness, and stewardship of public resources. This position is a leadership role with real impact on company performance and community growth. The CFO directs all financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning, rate design, capital financing, debt management, and regulator compliance, while supporting reliable and cost-effective service to customers.

Why Join Paducah Power

Paducah Power System is an 84% owner and operator of the Kentucky Municipal Power Agency. We are a progressive public utility with 225 MW of generation, a growing fiber-to-the-home network, and a desire to set the bar within our industry for service, safety, and reliability.

We’ve been recognized multiple times by our peers for our safety and community service, and our linemen are considered some of the best in the nation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for a high achiever looking to grow with a dynamic and innovative municipal utility/power generator as we prepare for and navigate the upcoming challenges of the utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and control the accounting, finance, and auditing functions in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) guidelines.
• Develop and track key financial and operational metrics, benchmarking performance to ensure competitiveness, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Identify risks and implement system-based solutions to mitigate those risks for the protection of the utility and its customers.
• Perform retail and wholesale rate analysis to create rate structure proposals to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors.
• Research and develop revenue and expense forecasts; prepare and submit the company-wide operating and capital budget.
• Assist the CEO to create and manage financial strategies, recommend corrective actions, create financial opportunities, and advance business development within the utility’s service territory.

Team Leadership

Our Chief Finance Officer will collaborate with our CEO, board of directors, team members and partners to assist in developing creative business ideas, execute plans, and measure success. This role requires someone who possesses strong decision-making and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively exercise supervisory authority, train and evaluate subordinates, and build a strong financial team.

Compliance

Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, FERC guidelines, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• Advanced degree or CPA (desirable)
• 10+ years of professional experience with at least four years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in municipal, cooperative, or regulated utility environments (preferred).

This is not a work from home position.  Interested applicants should fill out the online application below and submit a resume to Director of Human Resources Andrea Underwood at aunderwood@paducahpower.com. Please click here for the job description.