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Be the light to help us keep our customers connected.  If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.  

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. 

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

The ADI Business Technical Consultant will drive the enhancement of our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) by planning and implementing upgrades that align with our future organizational goals. This role will collaborate closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to evolve the ADMS to meet emerging needs and technologies, ensuring seamless integration and optimal utilization of the system. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Responsible for leading the planning and execution of ADMS upgrades. This involves ensuring that upgrades align with organizational goals and future needs while coordinating with internal and external teams to gather and define system requirements. (30%)
2. Provide ADMS insight as part of the ADI Program Team’s integrated project plan, ensuring that timelines, resources, and deliverables are coordinated with other initiatives, and that the ADMS integrates seamlessly with other systems within Electric Delivery. (20%)
3. Work closely with IT teams to ensure that the ADMS is aligned with the organization’s existing and future IT architecture, collaborating to ensure scalability, integration, and interoperability with other systems. (20%)
4. Own the ADMS vendor relationship by providing technical and strategic input to ensure deliverables meet the organization’s requirements. Facilitate communication between vendors, internal teams, and external partners to ensure smooth project execution. (20%)
5. Develop and implement training efforts to ensure staff are equipped to use the upgraded ADMS and will lead change management strategies to support the adoption of new functionalities. (10%)

SUPERVISION
Direct: None

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Regular collaboration with other teams involved in the ADI program, such as the Distribution Control Center, IT departments, and the teams responsible for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
External: Interacts with external vendors and the system integrator for ADMS
    
QUALIFICATIONS
 

Education
Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration or a related field. In lieu of a degree, a certified Journeymen in Line, Trouble, Substation, and a minimum of 5 years of System Service Leadership experience will be considered.
Preferred: Advanced Degree in Business Administration or a related field

Experience
Required: 7 years of experience in utility operations, IT systems implementation, or related fields

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Candidates with experience in leading ADMS platforms such as GE Grid Solutions, Schneider Electric, or Siemens will be favored. Experience with strategic planning and the implementation of large-scale technology projects, and knowledge of trends in utility operations including smart grids and renewable integration. Additional skills and abilities are listed below:

• Strong Problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution circuit maps and hierarchy of electrical distribution circuits
• Strong technical understanding of all systems within the Distribution Control Center including a deep understanding of the supporting interfaces.
• Ability to work across the business at all levels to educate, advise and recommend solutions to advance the strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively explain complex systems to non-experts.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champions Safety, Health & the Environment        
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers        
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams                
• Cultivates Innovation & Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS 
This position is primarily office-based, with flexibility for remote work. Occasional travel to company sites, vendor locations, and meetings may be required.
 

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.