Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments. 

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

Performs all aspects of constructing and maintaining Tampa Electric’s Network, Underground Commercial Distribution (UCD), and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Systems, including switching, troubleshooting and operating equipment and vehicles.  Must perform all duties following Safe Work Practices and Procedures set forth by the company. The scope of this position shall include those responsibilities defined in Exhibit “A” of the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or the IBEW Intent Book where the position is at a lesser rate of pay.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Construct and maintain Tampa Electric’s downtown Network, Spot Networks, UCD, URD and downtown lighting systems.  

2.    Install, remove or repair the following distribution equipment on energized or de-energized lines in all types of weather conditions:    
3.    All pad mounted equipment including single phase and three phase transformers, switch-gear, UG Cap-Banks and LBC cabinets, installing secondary hand-holes and cabinets, protectors, conductors (primary and secondary, single phase to three phase) which also includes PILC.
4.    Must demonstrate the ability to perform all aspects of 13kv paper-lead splicing & terminations.
5.    Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Network, UCD, and URD equipment.
6.    Utilize voltmeters, phase rotation meters, phasing tools, meggars, capacitance test meters, cable fault locating equipment, protector testing equipment, oil testing equipment and other related equipment as needed.
7.    Set and remove meters and take readings.
8.    Switch, tag, test and ground Network, UCD, URD and overhead systems as well as perform some substation switching.
9.    Climb ladders and other structures using appropriate safety equipment.
10.    Drive and operate equipment related to the job that requires a Commercial Driver License (CDL).
11.    Respond to emergency and scheduled overtime.
12.    Know environmental rules concerning asbestos, lead and gas detection, work area protection and oil containment.
13.    Serve as crew leader as required, completing the necessary paperwork (material forms, time sheets, etc.) and reading and interpreting construction prints and work requests.

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Operations Personnel, Distribution Design Technicians, Line Supervisors and Operation Managers     
External: Frequent customer interactions.    

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training
Required: 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.  
• Must possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with required endorsements.
• Must be at an official Journeyman level Cable Splicer, Network Specialist or equivalent.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required:  
Must have the ability and skills to pass an Operations Test Battery (BTSB).  Must have a general understanding of applicable OSHA guidelines.  Must possess a strong understanding of underground network systems with a minimum of three years of high voltage cable splicing experience.   

Physical Requirements:    
(Percentage of time in average 8-hour day performing each of the following tasks)    
65% of the time: Standing, Stooping Lifting, Squatting (Included w/stooping) Walking, Climbing (on ladders or into and out of a bucket) Reaching, Bending and Standing

35% of the time: Driving, Traveling, Breaks        

Lifting Requirements:                
(Assistance may be used if needed to perform safely)
10 lbs. or less        50%        30 lbs. to 40 lbs.    5%    
10 lbs. to 20 lbs.    25%        40 lbs. to 50 lbs.    5%
20 lbs. to 30 lbs.    10%        50 lbs. and over    5%
        

WORK CONDITIONS
Work on energized systems and response to emergency call-outs in all types of weather conditions is required.  This position requires mechanical aptitude, and the ability to make successful decisions in high stress situations. May be required to travel inside and outside of the assigned service area. 

JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS
Business & Job Knowledge 
Judgment 
Ownership & Excellence 
Produce Results 
Teamwork 
Working Safely
 

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

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.