Engineer (Varies)

Title:Engineer (Varies)

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Tampa

Shift: 9 Hr. Day-Off 1st Fri.

POSITION CONCEPT

This position is for an Engineer I level to Senior level engineer with Power Generation or Heavy Industry experience. This position serves as a technical employee in plant engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. The individual provides engineering and technical support to improve the reliability and availability of the generating units while reducing overall costs in the assigned systems and equipment. In this position, the engineer reports to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager at Bayside Station. Emphasis for this position is on an intermediate to advanced level of electrical engineering with equipment and processes commonly utilized in power plants, such as, but not limited to generators, excitation systems, AC/DC motors, low and medium voltage switchgear, transformers, batteries, relay protection/coordination, emergency generators, and NERC compliance. This position will be required to support the other plant engineers and their assigned areas of responsibilities.

*Engineer Classification is multi-level, based on the qualifications guidelines as outlined in the Company's Engineering Career Path, Administrative Policy No. TECO-EMP-POL-06-1. A minimum classification of an Engineer I is required in this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the limits of authorized objectives, policies, procedures, plans, schedules and budgets, this position has the responsibility and commensurate authority to:

• Identify, evaluate, conclude, or recommend improvements to design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the assigned systems and equipment as requested.
• Develop, recommend, and maintain specifications for the maintenance, repair, and supply of assigned equipment, keep up-to-date equipment assessment records.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operating upsets and recommend changes to minimize reoccurrence, lead root cause investigations to resolve problems.
• Provide technical support to plant personnel in terms of design, maintenance, repair, and operation of the assigned equipment.
• Maintain engineering-initiated testing, inspection, and repair history records for assigned equipment.
• Participate in projects to produce a cost effective, on schedule, quality product or end result.
• Support Asset Management through Critical System Review, RCA, Alarm Management, Operational Start-up Review, Process Safety Review, and Equipment reliability teams.
• Perform all station NERC engineering required activities and work with Asset Management to ensure all NERC compliance requirements are met at Bayside Power.
• Lead Capital and O&M improvement projects, maintain a 5-year capital plan for assigned areas.
• Review engineering designs and specifications for new plant equipment and special projects.
• Develop and assist employees through advisory and educational activities to improve their abilities to design, construct, operate, and maintain assigned equipment.
• Improve expertise in functional area through participation in industrial, technical, and professional organizations and forums.

EDUCATION

Required: Minimum of Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college.

Preferred: Advanced education / training in electrical engineering

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required: None

Preferred: PE License

EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum of 1.5 years of work experience as an Electrical Engineer in an industrial environment

Preferred:Minimum of 5 years of work experience as an Electrical Engineer in a Power Generation plant

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS /ABILITIES(KSA)

Required: Demonstrated sound knowledge in electrical engineering work related areas A strong attention to detail, good planning skills, good written/verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and a heightened awareness for safety is required

Must be able to pass a pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test. Must be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on-the-job.

Preferred: Proficient skill with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point. Knowledge of OSI Pi Historian. Demonstrated knowledge of project engineering in electrical engineering

Leadership Competencies

• Champions Safety, Health & the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Respond to plant needs with 24/7 coverage

Working in an industrial environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work in dusty, hot and noisy environments

Must be able to work from elevated platforms

Must be able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.