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POWER UP A CAREER WITH US
Our people are our greatest investments.Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment.
We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.
We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.
Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.
Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment.We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.
We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.
Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.
Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.
The Manager is responsible in a line capacity to the Director – Bayside Power Station for the safe, cost effective, and environmentally compliant operation of all Station equipment.
Bayside Station is a nominal 2200MW power plant consisting of seven CT/HRSG trains operating in combined-cycle configuration with two steam turbines. The station also includes four simple-cycle aero-derivative peaking units. The combined-cycle units serve intermediate to base load requirements while the aero-derivatives provide peaking capacity as well as quick start, operating reserve and black-start services.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Review and evaluate plant operating metrics and take action to ensure optimum plant performance. Manage activities and functions associated with Station operations. Ensure operating procedures are documented, effectively communicated, and adhered to. Ensure Station operation is consistent with equipment capabilities, operating budget, Contractual Service Agreements, and environmental permits.
- Maintain an overall effective safety & environmental program for operations personnel. Ensure that supervisors are placing sufficient emphasis on safety & environment, resulting in zero injuries and zero environmental incidents. Ensure crew safety meetings are taking place, review safety near misses, and show an emphasis on job safety by personally auditing job sites. Ensure HEC LO/TO procedures are periodically reviewed, maintained, and properly implemented as equipment changes and additions or deletions occur.
- Manage expenditures within approved O&M and Capital targets.
- Ensure the Station operates within all FERC, NERC and FRCC regulatory guidelines and policies.
- Develop assigned staff through coaching, PR program, training, special assignments, and cross training. Provide direction to operating personnel to look for ways to continue to improve team performance, quality workmanship, work redesign, teamwork, and productivity consistent with Station goals. Work with the human resources department to ensure staffing levels are maintained for safe and reliable operation of the facility.
- Coach and train all assigned operations supervisors in matters of personnel administration to include effective PR reviews, setting work priorities, and any other tasks that are part of their responsibilities. Ensure that all assigned personnel are adequately trained in Emergency Response Procedures (emergency event to include but not be limited to fires, toxic gas releases, liquid releases, bomb threats, explosions, workplace violence, alcohol / drug testing, etc...).
- Provide input on Station goals. Work with Bayside’s Key Management Team in developing and prioritizing plans to support goals. Make recommendations to the Director in areas of manpower, budgeting, major equipment modification, and changes in operational procedures.
- Coordinate daily and seasonal operating needs with Grid Ops, Ops Planning and Power & Fuels Marketing.
- Ensure adequate engineering and technical talent is brought to bear on operating problems and that corrective projects are initiated. Develop, foster, and support a strong team environment among engineering/technical staff and operations. Provide on-call administrative support and ensure adequate support during absences.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
ExperienceRequired: At least 6 years power plant or related industrial operations.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years work experience may be considered.
Supervisory ExperienceRequired: 3 years of supervisory experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required: Working knowledge of combined cycle generation. Understanding of the conceptof “Operational Best Practices”. Knowledge of Safe Work Practices including HEC Procedure requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work at the Power Plant Monday to Friday (6:30am to 3:30pm), including scheduled and unscheduled overtime as well as holidays as required. Exposure to plant conditions is required. Utilizing proper PPE will be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTSMust be physically able to navigate through plant structure; including ascending / descending stairs (multiple levels)
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 storms will be considered 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.