Title: Combined Cycle Specialist 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Mulberry
Shift: 12 Hr. X 7 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Combined Cycle Specialist (CCS) reports to the Superintendent of Generation for the performance of all assigned operating and maintenance tasks. The incumbent is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of station equipment and systems. This includes monitoring, operating, and maintaining conditions that ensure reliable operation of the stations equipment, compliance with all applicable NERC standards and environmental permits. In addition, the CCS is responsible for following all water management guidance, completing individual and teamwork assignments, and ensuring an optimum and professional response to the customer’s (Energy Control Center) directives.

Prior to appointment to the CCS position, individuals must be able to pass (and maintain) physical requirements to allow participation on an Emergency Response Team; including but not limited to physical exam / PFT (pulmonary function test), and fit tests for the personal respiratory protection equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safe work practices and station safety programs are followed. Ensure Corporate, Energy Supply Department (ES), Polk Power Station Policies are understood and followed.
• Successfully complete all required training and assessments within the time allocated for each position step. This is to include emergency response training (i.e. Confined Space Rescue, Hazmat, Incipient Fire, First Aid / CPR).
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform effectively in all operating positions; (Control Room, Field Operators Combustion (Turbine Generators and Steam Turbine Generator, Balance of Plant and others as assigned). Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • ability to perform accurate rounds, turnovers, documenting and sharing of information
  • operate station equipment in all modes: start-up, shutdown, normal and abnormal/upsets
  • perform Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) program functions
  • initiate/work/complete work orders utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Perform all assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
• Be able to perform at a journeyman level within the individual CCS’s core craft skill (i.e. electrical, mechanical, or I&C) Aid other CCS’s with any maintenance task as needed.
• Keep Energy Control Center personnel, duty personnel, plant management, engineering and technical staff updated on equipment problems, system restrictions, return to service delays, and reliability issues.
• Complete turn over logs, unusual incident reports, accident reports, environmental incident reports, Continuous Emissions Monitoring malfunction documentation, and the unit capability report.
• Respond to emergencies such as personnel injuries, fires, ammonia release, bomb threats, etc. Follow documented policies and procedures to notify the appropriate personnel depending on the emergency.
• Foster and participate in an environment of open communication with peers, support staff and management.
• Understand and strive to support the attainment of company and station goals.
• Embrace change as new technologies, tools and practices are introduced into the station and work area.
• Demonstrate “good housekeeping”.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: A valid High School Diploma or Valid GED

Preferred: A two (2) year technical degree, from an accredited institution in accordance with TECO Education Policy, in this field of work and/or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accordance with TECO Education policy is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum of four (4) years of related journeyman level work experience in a large industrial complex maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in Instrumentation & Control area. Work experience must include preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Experience operating various types of industrial equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, golf carts, trucks, etc.

Preferred: Utility Power Plant, Process Industry and/or Petrochemical Plant experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to be exposed to high temperature environments along with ambient temperatures and the elements
• Ability to work alone in assigned areas
• Ability to perform some work in confined spaces as well as high places
• Ability to hear speech, over a radio and face-to-face, and alarms
• Possess vision of at least 20/30 in one eye and 20/50 in the other eye with or without glasses and have good visual perception including: depth, peripheral, and color differentiation
• Ability to climb and descend fixed ladders and up to twenty flights of stairs with sufficient balance and coordination to maneuver on and amongst ladders, stairs, equipment and curbing
• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to perform physical work while bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or carrying up to 20 pounds
• Physical ability to wear a variety of respiratory devises, to include half-face air purifying respirator, full-face air purifying respirator, SCBA, and supplied air respirator in addition to other personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Since Polk is an electrical generation facility, the CCS craft person is exposed in some areas to EMF fields. Additionally, there are some very small dose exposures to microwaves and gamma radiation sources.

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 100 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor.
• Must be able to pass a pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test.

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

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.