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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. 

POSITION CONCEPT
The primary responsibility of a Transmission Contractor Support Analyst is to provide support pertaining to contractor related activities in completion of work in Transmission Engineering and Transmission Operations.  This position will carry contractors through the TEC process from start to finish.  This includes the entire contract proposal process, contract work order (CWO), ISN ratings, forecasting work, invoicing, etc.  This position tracks and manages financial transactions including purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders (PO), and invoices for the entire transmission department.  This position will receive, track, and maintain contractor invoice workflow from receipt of invoice, through supervisor approval, to processing and filing while tracking spending and expenditures.  Performs recurring analyses that support operational decisions and management reporting, including events analysis.  Responds to requests from business unit management for ad-hoc reports and analysis, and for assistance with cost control activities.  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Work closely with engineering and operation personnel to initiate contractor engagement through RFP (GEP) processes. Prepare, process, and archive Contract Work Orders (CWO)
2.    Work closely with engineering and operations management on cost tracking and cost management efforts.  This includes creating and tracking PR’s, PO’s and processing departmental invoices including invoice validation. 
3.    Maintains proper contractor-related documentation, such as spreadsheets of incoming work, invoices, incomplete contractor work, monthly spend. 
4.    Maintains contractor relationships, responding to questions, addressing needs/issues, source for cost information, and forecasting work, serving as liaison to TEC staff. 
5.    Completes work management system related tasks associated with closing requirements, reports and corrections.  Reviews, analyzes and distributes financial information as needed to supervisors, managers, Project Management, and others.
6.    Independently prepares annual departmental budget and monthly reforecasts, including revenues, OM, and capital. 

RELATIONSHIPS 
Internal:    For the purposes of performing the duties and responsibilities as outlined, this position requires continual communications with management and employees of the business unit and other Tampa Electric Departments at all levels; supervisor, manager, and director.  
External:    Vendors, sub-contractors

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

WORKING CONDITIONS 
Office setting. In person. Regularly works in group and one-on-one settings with colleges. Position supports both engineering and operation units, therefore compliance with Tampa Electric and OSHA Safety standards must be met. 
Job Level:    CONTRACTOR SUPPORT ANALYST ASSOCIATE (NC/NE)
Entry level position with primary responsibility of managing all aspects of the contractor invoicing process.  The role has a conceptual understanding of cost control while developing analytical skills, working with management/senior staff, assisting with assignments of moderate complexity. 

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required:    High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:    College Degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
 

Related Experience
Required:    A minimum of two years of related financial experience
Preferred:    Some related financial experience in a utility environment is preferred 
 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs)
Required:    Analytical, written and oral communication skills and experience with Excel required.  Must have a conceptual understanding of cost control.  
Preferred:       Experience with SAP and WorkPro preferred.

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.