Engineer Sr, Generation Fleet Asset Management NERC Compliance

Tampa Electric Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Medical, Prescription Drug & Dental

On-site fitness centers

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company in Tampa, FL is seeking an Engineer Sr, Generation Fleet Asset Management NERC Compliance to lead regulatory compliance for the generation fleet and related grid assets. The role focuses on developing and maintaining programs to meet NERC standards and to support safety, reliability, and performance objectives across the generation portfolio.

You will collaborate with engineers, operations, and maintenance teams to analyze data, document findings, and implement corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience in reliability/asset management and NERC standards is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain programs to ensure NERC compliance for the generation fleet.
• Assist with reliability and compliance mitigation activities with plant teams.
• Support projects to improve reliability and compliance of generation facilities.
• Perform assessments of generation facilities to determine condition and capability.
• Develop procedures and training materials for reliability and compliance.

Skills

NERC Compliance

Asset Management

Data analysis

Electrical systems

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.

Be the light tohelp uskeep our customers connected.If you are interested in a career and not just a position,Tampa Electricis the place to be!Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, acomprehensivebenefitspackageand 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 Floridaand safely providethem with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We've been doing it formore 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 solutionsallwhile keepingtop-notchcustomer service at the center of all we do.

Tampa Electricis a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which alsoincludes 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 inall ofthese locations.

Engineer Sr, Generation Fleet Asset Management NERC Compliance

POSITION CONCEPT

Engineers in Asset Management ES NERC Compliance work collaboratively with grid (generation, transmission, substation, distribution) owners and operators to ensure their systems are operated safely and reliably within regulatory compliance guidelines.

This position focuses on systems and assets associated with Energy Supply's power generation fleet and their integration with the bulk electric system. The Engineer, Generation Fleet NERC Compliance develops and maintains programs, studies, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards as they relate to the generation fleet.

The engineer understands how assets in the modern electric grid are designed to perform and has the skills to develop tools and analytics that proactively detect reliability, protection, and performance concerns. Using this knowledge, the engineer supports proactive mitigation planning, including operational limit assessments, performance tuning, capital investment planning, maintenance coordination, and the development of compliance evidence and corrective action plans to sustain long-term fleet reliability.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support Development of Fleet Reliability Systems Assist in developing and maintaining systems, calculations, databases, and models that define and track the expected performance of generation systems and related grid equipment. Help identify potential equipment or system issues and document their impact on safety, compliance, reliability, cost, and function. Contribute to establishing consistent methods for monitoring asset regulatory compliance and performance.
2. Support Reliability and Compliance Mitigation Activities Participate in evaluating options for preventing or correcting equipment or system issues related to generation and NERC compliance. Work with station engineers, operations, and maintenance personnel to organize data, prepare engineering recommendations, and track the progress of corrective and preventive actions. Assist with the preparation of documentation supporting compliance with applicable NERC standards.
3. Assist with Compliance and Reliability Projects Support projects and initiatives that improve the reliability and compliance of fleet generation facilities. Contribute to developing standard processes, documentation, and tools used to maintain compliance with NERC reliability standards and company procedures. Provide technical assistance under the guidance of senior engineers during maintenance and operational activities.
4. Participate in System and Asset Assessments Assist in performing assessments of generation facilities and associated electrical systems to determine condition, performance, and operating capability. Collect data, perform basic analysis, and support field measurements or studies that confirm equipment health and system reliability.
5. Develop and Maintain Procedures and Training Materials Support the creation and improvement of procedures, checklists, and training materials related to reliability, grid performance, and compliance activities. Participate in training sessions to enhance technical and regulatory knowledge.
6. Provide Technical Support to Operations and Maintenance Work with plant and grid operations teams to troubleshoot technical issues, collect and organize performance data, and assist with post-event reviews or engineering analyses as it relates to regulatory compliance impacts.
7. Other Engineering Duties Perform other related engineering tasks to support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Tampa Electric's generation and grid systems as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision:

Engineer III(Sr): Co-Op students, technicians, analysts, specialists and engineers

Indirect Supervision:

Potential to indirectly supervise operators, maintenance team members, technicians, specialists, and other engineers.

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Primarily engineers, managers and team members from plant and grid operations, project management, construction, maintenance and planning but, may also work with procurement, regulatory, safety, compliance, legal and other departments as necessary.

Key External: Primarily contractors, industry associations, vendors, but may also work with regulatory agencies and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Engineering degree from ABET accredited college or university

Preferred: Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree, minor or courses in Reliability Engineering, Statistics, Multi-Discipline Engineering, Analytics

Licenses/Certifications (Not required)

Required: None required

Preferred: Fundamentals in Engineering, Professional Engineer

Licenses or certifications supporting the engineering discipline associated with NERC Compliance

Related Experience

Required: Minimum of year 8 years of related experience.

Preferred: Minimum 8 years of experience in the electric power utility fossil/solar industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this position for Asset Management-Electrical System Reliability Engineer

Preferred: Knowledge of electrical equipment (rotating equipment, transformers, inverters, switchgear, protection), operation and maintenance.; Reliability engineering and asset management best practices.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champions Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires travel to and work 100 % onsite at electrical grid facilities (power plants, transmission, substation, distribution or other facilities). This position is primarily Monday thru Friday with flexibility for some remote work but can involve overtime and weekends work to operations, projects and maintenance outages. Work may be outdoors in noisy, dusty and high stress operational environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work assigned.
• Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects with fingers and palms.
• Must be able to pull, push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of working indoor or outdoor.

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.