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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.

This position can be hired with two different titles:

• Renewable System Operator
• Senior Renewable System Operator

POSITION CONCEPT 

The Renewable System Operator (RSO) is responsible for monitoring and controlling TEC Solar & Energy Storage generating units and acknowledging and responding to alarms. Responsible for analyzing, coordinating, dispatching and documenting trouble alarms and switching tasks.  Responsible for using independent judgment to responsibly direct field personnel to respond to system problems and requests within Tampa Electric’s renewable systems. Acts as the Generator Operator and performs functions in compliance with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and TEC Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) requirements.

RENEWABLE SYSTEM OPERATOR

Performs complex technical assignments. Has decision-making responsibility requiring discretion and independent judgment with limited direction from the Manager, Renewables Control Center. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor, schedule and control the Solar & Energy Storage renewables system status and alarms including solar curtailment. (20%)
2. For energized work, issue Solar Array Circuit’s Energized Work Permits that have been requested by Journey Solar Technician or Solar Contractor personnel and document any Energized Work Permits issued. (20%)
3. For de-energized work, issue lower voltage side of the substation GSU clearances that have been requested by an Authorized Solar Ops, Substation, or Solar Contractor personnel and document any issued and released clearances. (20%)
4. Use Ignition SCADA system information, Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Energy Management System (EMS), and other resources to analyze and diagnosis issues, and responsibly direct field team members with information to resolve. (10%)
5. Document results of field visits to troubleshoot and report all unusual electrical system issues to the Manager, Electrical Operations Solar and/or the Senior Engineer, Solar Operations. (10%)
6. Plan and coordinate Solar crews as needed to resolve system problems during normal & abnormal hours and storm conditions. (10%)
7. Communicate with Solar & Energy Storage Leadership and Engineering the daily renewables forecast and actuals availability and maintain renewable circuit maps. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education 

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Preferred: Related college, technical degree, line worker or substation electrician is preferred.

Experience

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering with 1 year experience in an electric utility or Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities similar to one of the following: a Tampa Electric Energy Control Room Operator, Energy System Operator, Distribution System Operator, Journeyman Lineworker, Troubleshooter, Substation Electrician, Solar Technician, Combined Cycle Specialist, IGCC Process Specialist, Cable Splicer, Distribution Design Technician, or Planner/Scheduler

Preferred: Experience with computer applications such as EMS, Workman, CAD, GIS and WorkPro.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:  

• Working knowledge of Tampa Electric or similar electric renewables system
• Must have demonstrated success in operating Ignition, ADMS or EMS applications
• Demonstrated initiative and independence in work assignments and potential for assuming greater responsibilities
• Knowledge/ability in originating and issuing distribution, substation, and load transfer switching.

Preferred:  

• Strong working knowledge of renewables generation and electric underground and overhead switching.

SENIOR RENEWABLE SYSTEM OPERATOR

Acting independently, performs all duties and responsibilities of RSO without restriction. Provide work direction to other RSO(s).

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform Duties & Responsibilities of the RSO. Provide leadership in the Renewables Control Center directing all operations, monitoring and diagnostic work. (40%)
2. Responsible for continuous improvement and training support of new RSO(s). (20%)
3. Write and issue required solar and energy storage switching requests. (20%)
4. Provide directions to the RSO for issuing solar and energy storage switching and energized work permit instructions and review other RSO switching. (10%)
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager Renewables Control Center or Renewables Operations Engineer. Assist other complex Grid Modernization Projects, assignments and studies as needed. (10%)

Education 

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Preferred: Related college, technical degree, line worker or substation electrician.

Experience

Required: Minimum of five years of experience in an electric utility performing the duties and responsibilities similar to a Tampa Electric Renewable System Operator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:  

• Experience with computer applications such as EMS, Workman, CAD, GIS and WorkPro
• Working knowledge of Tampa Electric or similar electric renewables system
• Must have demonstrated success in operating Ignition, ADMS or EMS applications
• Demonstrated initiative and independence in work assignments and potential for assuming greater responsibilities
• Knowledge/ability in originating and issuing distribution, substation, and load transfer switching.   

Preferred:  

• Strong working knowledge of renewables generation and electric underground and overhead switching.

These attributes are the same for both positions:

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision: No direct reports.

Indirect Supervision: Coordinate with the Solar Technician Personnel as needed to restore generation and/or resolve system problems.

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Directly reports to, and has daily contact with the Manager, Renewables Control Center. Has daily contact with other RSOs, DSOs, ESOs, Supervisors, Mgr. Solar Operations, Solar Generation Planners, field employees, Substation Operations, Substation Engineering, Transmission and IT. Has frequent contact with the Mgr. Electrical Operations Solar, Operations Engineer and Risk Management.

Key External: Frequent communication with Emergency Agencies, and TEC utility contractors.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must work a rotating schedule which covers 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.  Significant overtime is required. Job is performed indoors in an office environment. Must be able to work in high stress situations.  Must be available to work extended Storm assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

Position requires working extended hours and shifts can involve more than five consecutive days crossing over pay periods.

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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.