Mgr Engineering - Solar & Energy Storage

Title: Mgr Engineering - Solar & Energy Storage

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Mulberry

Shift: On Site 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

This position provides strategic and functional leadership and direction to a consolidated team of engineers and specialists that provide; engineering, reliability analysis, new site integration and project management support to the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the overall delivery of engineering within the department including the reliability program, reliability engineering support within the department as required to identify and develop engineering solutions to maintain and improve the overall facility’s reliability, resiliency, efficiency, safety and environmental performance.

Responsible for the integration of all new solar and energy storage sites including but not limited to engineering, design and contract input, QA/QC inspections during construction, set up of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) hierarchy equipment and planned maintenance schedules, training, spare parts and tools, generation forecasting, PV Syst modelling, review of NERC compliance requirements, O&M manuals, O&M procedures, RCC integration, and other integration requirements to turn over to the department.

Responsible for the department’s management of projects to upgrade, enhance and replace systems as identified and approved within the budget to meet the department’s requirements for reliability, efficiency safety and environmental performance.

Maintain a culture of World Class Safety, ensuring team members utilize and adhere to all applicable policies, practices, and compliance standards. Purposefully and actively engage employees/contractors on safety related items to promote awareness, risk identification and mitigation, and continued improvement to achieve a workplace where no one is injured.

Maintains a highly efficient and highly motivated work force, committed to the safe, reliable design, construction, and operation of power generation equipment and systems. Develop staff through coaching, performance management, career planning, training, special assignments, and cross training. Maintain a current succession plan for assigned staff.

Ensure design and construction compliance with all applicable codes, standards, best practices, laws, and operational parameters/constraints while Providing construction and field support, change management support and guidance, QA/QC oversight

Assist with the management of expenditures within the development and execution of O&M and Capital budget for the department and the department’s 10-year capital budget.

Work with Managers, Engineers, Technical staff, and all Supervisors to maximize the Department’s safety, environmental, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability performance.

Performs other related duties and services as assigned by the Director.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited University

Preferred: Graduate technical degree, Electrical Engineering Degree, MBA or advanced management training desirable

LISCENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Preferred: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Florida is desirable

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum of 5 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of; power generation or related heavy industrial experience in the areas of project engineering, maintenance, outage management and / or project management.

Preferred: 7 years experience directly related to power generation facility construction, maintenance, project management, and engineering in progressively more responsible roles.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5 years directly or indirectly supervising professional and technical staff

Preferred: 5 years of direct supervision of engineering and technical professionals

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: Strong organizational and project management skills; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and skill in applying solid judgement. Strong knowledge of engineering standards and principles related to power generation, design codes, materials and their applications, and utility business economics. The ability to effectively lead and motivate teams/individuals to meet company and department goals along with personal and career development goals is required.

COMPETENCIES:

Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

Develop People and Teams

Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment

Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity

Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment with frequent power generation facility visits and walkdowns of generating equipment and construction sites. Respond to related storm duties.

Respond to power station needs with 24/7 coverage as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work in a dusty, hot, and noisy environment.

Must be able to work from elevated platforms.

Must be able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs.

Frequent driving between facility locations.

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.