Engineer (Varies)

Tampa Electric Company; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings plan w/ company matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid Holiday time

Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

On-site Fitness Centers

Bonus Plan and more!

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company is seeking an Engineer (Varies) to provide mechanical and process support for the Big Bend Power Station, including coal/natural gas fired units and a combined cycle unit. This role delivers technical guidance to maintenance planning, supervision, and operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of four years’ experience in industrial

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience maintaining industrial equipment.
• Licenses/certifications as per TEC policy are required for each level.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical/process support for coal/natural gas fired units and a combined cycle unit.
• Provide daily technical direction to maintenance planning and plant operations staff.
• Develop project estimates and contribute to operating, maintenance, and capital budgets.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Title: Engineer (Varies)

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- North Ruskin

Shift: 9 Hr. Day-Off 2nd Fri.

POSITION CONCEPT:

This position provides mechanical/process support for a coal/natural gas fired unit and a combined cycle unit. In addition to equipment ownership, this position provides technical support for operations and maintenance to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Big Bend Power Station.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Provide support for Big Bend Station Safety and Environmental programs and goals.
• Provide daily technical direction and leadership to Maintenance Planning/Scheduling and Superintendents of Plant Operations in solving problems with mechanical systems (Boiler, HRSGs, FGD, Rotating equipment, CTsand Steam Turbines).
• Provide technical direction, supervision, and assistance to outside contractors and plant personnel for assigned equipment.Prepare estimates and provide input to the Big Bend Operating & Maintenance, and Capital budgets. Provide project cost control and input to outage schedules and assigned projects.
• Investigate and analyze new products and procedures and direct plant personnel in implementation of the findings. Make design improvements and recommendations to reduce costs, improve operations, enhance equipment life, increase station EAF and reduce fuel costs.
• Assist with inspections of all assigned equipment during outages or overhauls to evaluate overall condition and document remaining life assessment. Generate work orders for future work. Lead the review of spare parts and PMs and work with maintenance planning to ensure any gaps detected with sparing and PMs are corrected.
• Provide technical support and training to plant operating and maintenance personnel on assigned equipment. Stay engaged with the Asset Management team to ensure assigned equipment is properly operated and maintained.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: Please refer to the licenses/certification minimum requirements per the TEC Engineering Career Path, Administrative Policy 2.13 for each level as applicable.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum of 4 years of engineering 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 equipment.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

Required: N/APreferred: 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. Experience/ownership with power plant equipment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

Physical Worker Medical Exam

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Competitive Salary

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

• 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

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.