Maint Specialist II or III

Title: Maint Specialist II or III

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

The HRSG Specialist is responsible in a line capacity to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager for all assigned engineering projects in the plant station service maintenance and engineering areas. The primary function is to provide technical support in developing maintenance strategies and repair plans for existing Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) systems, power piping, and valves at Bayside Power Station. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining fleet standards related to HRSGs, power plant high energy piping, valves, and spares to ensure safe and reliable operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Complete HRSG Equipment inspections including piping, ammonia systems, etc and troubleshoot equipment issues

Collect and analyze HRSG operational/performance data to determine if objectives are being met

Review HRSG system operating history and equipment health and recommend ongoing changes

Identify, troubleshoot, and help solve mechanical and performance problems as needed and make recommendations to reduce costs, improve operations, extend equipment life and prevent unplanned downtime, including recommending spare parts for equipment. Support Predictive Maintenance, ie thermal imaging and ultra sonic diagnostic testing in areas of responsibility use

Document and prepare reports on any future improvements that can be made to improve operation and/or efficiency of the HRSG systems

Investigate and analyze new products and procedures and direct personnel in use of same. Contact equipment manufacturers to solve equipment problems

Coordinate and provide engineering support and quality control for work performed by outside contractors and plant personnel within the realm of station service

Provide input for major outage planning. Lead projects when applicable and represent station on Energy Supply lead projects. Provide daily technical support to station operations concerning assigned equipment

Develop budgets for maintenance and improvements to ensure safe and reliable operation of assigned equipment

Perform all other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Full working knowledge of power plant operations, HRSGs, SCRs, high energy piping, valves, and environmental equipment

Ability to troubleshoot HRSG systems and provide clear direction for recommended maintenance

Competent in the use of engineering standards, applicable ASME test codes, and all associated boiler codes including knowledge of boiler operations including design, construction, operation and maintenance of steam generator systems and auxiliary equipment

Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles such as heat transfer rates, combustion efficiency, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:Associate of Science degree and/or Bachelor degree from and accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

Maintenance Specialist II

Required: Minimum of 10 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of: working in an industrial environment or facility where the primary responsibility was maintaining industrial sized mechanical and electrical equipment.

College degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience of 2 years with an Associate’s degree and 4 years with a Bachelor’s degree.

Maintenance Specialist III

Required: Minimum of 12 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of: working in an industrial environment or facility where the primary responsibility was maintaining industrial sized mechanical and electrical equipment.

College degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience of 2 years with an Associate’s degree and 4 years with a Bachelor’s degree.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Required: N/A

Preferred: Two years of supervisory experience over contractors and consultants.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: Must be able to resolve a variety of issues/topics that are non-routine and complex with complete independence.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Physical dexterity including crawling extended distances, bending, average lifting (<50 lbs), and the ability to enter boiler and auxiliary equipment through existing access doors and openings

The ability to work in confined spaces and at heights

The ability to work in varied high and low temperatures, inside and outside, high noise levels, around hazardous equipment, and chemicals

COMPETENCIES:

Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment

Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity

Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

For jobs with physical required, list the physical that applies in the posting

Must successfully complete the following physical worker medical exam: (list one)

Physical Worker Medical Exam

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.