Maint Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401k Savings Plan

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday Time

Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company is seeking a Maint Specialist to provide mechanical and process support for the Big Bend Power Station in Florida. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation and efficiency, with responsibility for directing maintenance planning, supervising contractors, and contributing to budgets and outages.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of related experience in industrial environments, with strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school education required; technical training related to area of responsibility expected.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial setting maintaining large mechanical and electrical equipment.
• College degree may substitute for equivalent experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Safety and Environmental programs and goals at Big Bend Station.
• Provide daily technical direction to Maintenance Planning/Scheduling and Superintendents of Plant Operations on mechanical systems.
• Provide supervision and input to budgets, outages, and cost control for projects.
• Investigate new products/procedures; direct implementation and design improvements to reduce costs and extend equipment life.
• Assist with outages/overhauls inspections; generate work orders and review spare parts/PM gaps.
• Provide technical training to plant personnel and coordinate with Asset Management for proper operation and maintenance.

Skills

Independent problem solving

Mechanical knowledge

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical training related to area of responsibility

10+ years of related experience

Job description

Title: Maint Specialist 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:

• 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: A minimum of a high school education is required. Additional technical training specific to area of responsibility is expected.

EXPERIENCE:

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.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

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:

Work hours may exceed 40 hour per week where work is executed indoors, outdoors and around hot and audible equipment. Work may be required on the weekend and require employee to remain on call.

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

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.

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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.

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.