Title: Technical Trainer - Mechanical Maintenance 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - North Ruskin
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT: 
The Technical Trainer develops, schedules, and facilitates skills-based mechanical maintenance and safety training programs. Serves as a mentor for technical skills development and facilitates ongoing development feedback with performance coaches.  Updates training programs to ensure that training materials reflect current work methods.  Provides project leadership to design, validate and maintain initial and continuing mechanical maintenance training programs and materials, and manage the delivery of mechanical maintenance and safety training courses.  Act as lead developer for instructor led and computer-based maintenance training courses. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, schedule, and facilitate Energy Supply skills-based and safety training courses in both classroom and field settings, adjusting lesson plans accordingly and as needed. 
• Perform Job Task Analysis to determine knowledge and skill requirements of initial and continuing training program, design assessment mechanisms for initial training program participant placement, and write procedures and guidance documents to govern and administer training programs.  
• Coach performance, mentor and develop technical skills and appropriate behaviors; communicate department policies and work rules; monitor trainees to ensure compliance with Safe Work Practices and HEC procedures; and provide trainee performance feedback to performance coaches for ongoing trainee development. 
• Ensure that proper tools, equipment, and techniques are used to perform all work in an efficient and safe manner.  Ensure that all tools and equipment are appropriately inspected and properly maintained to promote safety and efficiency always. 
• Work closely with the Manager, Human Performance to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training and modify programs as required.
• Research and evaluate new industry products and programs as appropriate. 
• Participate on company committees as appropriate. 

EDUCATION:
Required: Valid High School Diploma or valid GED  
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical area from an accredited college or university is preferred and may be considered in lieu of up to 6 years of related experience.    

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of 6 years of related experience as a journey worker in industrial maintenance. Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of training in a classroom and field setting

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required: Presentation and communication skills are essential to effectively deliver classroom and field instruction, assist with maintenance of standard operating procedures and training programs and internal and external communications; Advanced knowledge and technical proficiency in all aspects of plant maintenance. with proven credibility through confidence and competence in subject matter. Strong understanding of materials, tools and equipment pertaining to Energy Supply. Must demonstrate an aptitude to grasp technical concepts, formalize ideas and effectively communicate them, budget time effectively and utilize resources efficiently.  Must be able to lead and manage projects and programs from idea to implementation. Must have excellent people skills required to build positive customer relationships and the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group. Proficient computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software. Extensive knowledge of Safe Work Practices and HEC Program procedures. 

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

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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 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.