Mgr Meter Services

Tampa Electric Co.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401k Savings plan

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 a Manager-level leader for Meter Services to oversee revenue metering operations, testing, maintenance, and procurement. You will manage a staff of 35+ across engineering, supervision, and support roles, ensuring safe and compliant service to hundreds of thousands of customers.

The role requires strategic budgeting, regulatory compliance, and leadership in metering initiatives, with opportunities for growth within TECO’s energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in related field.
• Professional Engineering Certification in Florida preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Meter Operations budget: $14M O&M & Capital; develop annual department budget.
• Lead and develop supervisory and technical staff; ensure cost-effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with Florida PSC rules, NERC, and other regs for revenue metering.
• Lead transition to AMI metering and meter process improvements.
• Participate in industry groups related to revenue metering.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Organization

Stress tolerance

Budgeting/Forecasting

KSA: SAP/BPC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineering Certification (Florida)

Tools

SAP ERP

BPC

Job description

8 Hr. X 5 Days

Title: Mgr Meter Services

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Power up a career with us. Our People are our greatest investments. TECO Peoples Gas offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment.

If you are interested in a career and not just a position, TECO Peoples Gas is the place to be!

TECO Peoples Gas is the largest natural gas distributor in Florida serving more than 400,000 customers across the state. Just as it was 125 years ago when we started as Tampa Gas Company, natural gas is today’s No. 1 choice for reliable energy. Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation and cost-effective sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

TECO Peoples Gas is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes Tampa Electric 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 in all of these locations.

POSITION CONCEPT

This Manager-level position reports to the Sr. Director, Lighting and Meter Services, and provides leadership in the areas of specification, testing, maintenance, and procurement of revenue metering and load research equipment. Managing activities that may include engineering, meter testing, random sampling, load surveying, instrument testing, standards and calibration, billing and load survey equipment specification, meter procurement and installation, meter data translation, work planning and scheduling, maintaining meter and associated equipment records, dielectric testing of aerial devices, rubber gloves and blankets.

Responsible for all aspects of the department’s operation and is accountable for ensuring adherence to all company policies and operating requirements. This position is responsible for the safety, supervision, and development of a staff of more than 35 professional, technical, support and craft team members. This position is responsible for providing reliable electric service to 685,000 customers in a safe and compliant manner.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of $77M in electric assets; accountable for the execution of $14M O&M & Capital budgets. Development of the annual budget for Meter Operations, and analysis and control of all expenditures associated with administration of this department.
• Selection, supervision and development of the supervisory and technical staff required to cost-effectively carry out functions of the department.
• Oversight of compliance activities for Tampa Electric’s revenue metering system in relation to Florida Public Service Commission Rules and Regulations, NERC and other applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Leadership over the transition to AMI metering.
• Leadership in metering initiatives such as changes to net metering, meter failure analysis, and meter process improvements.
• Participation in industry organizations and activities related to revenue metering.

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision: Meter Mechanic Supervisors, Senior Engineer, Planners

Indirect Supervision: Associate Engineer, Meter Mechanics, Translator Operators, Stores Personnel, Technical Support Analysts, Meter Data Specialists, Technical Assistants

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Field Operations, Service area managers, Regulatory, Load Research & Forecasting, Customer Service, Billing, Business Planning

Key External: Regulatory Agencies, metering equipment vendors, other utilities, SEE, AEIC

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field

Preferred: Master’s Degree in a related field

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Professional Engineering Certification in the State of Florida.

Related Experience

Required: Minimum of six years of work experience in utility operations

Preferred: Work experience in Meter Operations or Field Operations

Supervisory Experience

Required: Three years of supervisory experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Leadership skills; negotiation skills; organization skills; high tolerance for stress; ability to achieve department goals under changing conditions; knowledge of the E&G budgeting and forecasting structure

Preferred: Knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Interest Based Bargaining Intent Book; familiarity with SAP ERP and BPC.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Irregular hours, overtime and possible holidays

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.