Title: Supt Generation    
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Polk Power Station    
State and City: Florida    -  Mulberry
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days  

Hiring Manager: Preston P Moore Jr   

Recruiter: Lillian S Kiernan    

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Superintendent - Generation is responsible in a line capacity to the Manager - Operations for the leadership of all assigned operating personnel. The incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems, including NERC compliance, environmental compliance, water management, team work assignments, and PM completion, to ensure an optimum and professional response to his customer’s (Energy Control Center) power needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide operational leadership to operations teams to ensure that the generating units perform in a safe, efficient, reliable, cost effective and environmentally acceptable manner. Includes daily directions to on-shift teams as well as off-shift teams through proper turnovers, night orders, and other means of communicating expectations.
• Provide direct leadership to their assigned personnel. Coach and foster an environment of open communication with employees. Conduct regular performance reviews. Utilize company tools to develop employee performance and skills. Ensure safe work practices and station safety programs are followed. Ensure Corporate/Department (ES)/Station Policies are understood and practiced. Maintain and provide leadership toward attainment of company and station goals.
• Develop and maintain operations and maintenance team schedules to ensure adequate staffing to address station needs and to minimize overtime.
• Assist in the development of training curriculum and oversee the operational training of the IGCC process specialists, ensuring all required training is completed.
• Assist in the development of standard operating and maintenance procedures, as well as emergency response plans and procedures. This includes overseeing the execution of the station’s Storm Preparedness plan and Freeze Protection plans.
• Responsible for maintaining and execution of the Hazardous Energy Control program to ensure safety of all personnel and equipment. Includes implementation and training of NiSoft software updates.
• Coordinate Polk Power Station operation and maintenance activities with Energy Supply and Energy Control Center personnel to meet station and customer needs. This includes scheduling maintenance, communicating daily generating capabilities, and entry of GADS data when required.
• Responsible for station security. Coordinates gate operations and security schedule to cover plant operations and construction activities.
• Make recommendations on equipment, budget, and plant requirements. Also, perform any other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: A valid high school diploma or valid GED

Preferred:

EXPERIENCE:

Required: A minimum of 5 years in the operation of an electrical generating facility

Preferred:

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Preferred: A minimum of 2 years leading industrial work team

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: Working knowledge of combined cycle generation. Understanding of the concept of “Operational Best Practices”. Knowledge of Safe Work Practices including HEC Procedure requirements.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work rotating (Modified DuPont) 12-hour shifts (nights, weekend), including scheduled and unscheduled overtime as well as holidays. Position requires frequent travel into plant. Exposure to plant conditions is required. Utilizing proper PPE will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically able to navigate through plant structure; including ascending / descending stairs (multiple levels).

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.