Title: Safety Professional TEC (varies) 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT
The Safety organization is responsible for leadership and safety support of over 2,500 Tampa Electric Company 
team members. The Safety department works with business units to establish and set safety expectations for 
employees and contractors working on our TEC system; provides guidance on Public Safety Programs; manages 
the occupational safety, health activities, and accident/loss prevention efforts for Tampa Electric Company and 
advocates a behaviorally based safety culture enabling the business units to World Class Safety.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Under minimal guidance, monitor and ensure contractor and team member compliance with federal, 
state, local and corporate safety requirements including Tampa Electric Safe Work Practices, Procedures, 
Policies and Programs. 
2. Under minimal guidance, develop and conduct safety training.
3. Provide guidance to business units on the implementation of the Safety Management System 10 Elements:
Safety Leadership; Risk Management; Programs, Procedures & Practices; Communication, Training & 
Awareness; Culture & Behavior; Contractor Safety; Asset Integrity; Measuring & Reporting; Incident 
Management & Investigations; and Auditing & Compliance.
4. Support the implementation of the TEC Auditing & Compliance Program by conducting audits and 
compliance checks.
5. Assist with and guide the investigation of injuries and other safety incidents to determine root causes and 
means to prevent recurrence with minimal guidance from a senior level safety professional or safety 
manager. Develop and communicate lessons learned documents as appropriate.
6. Perform regular field visits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Identify and 
evaluate hazards, provide feedback and research and recommend control strategies for the hazards.
7. Develop and implement of the annual employee safety communication and training plan.
8. Under minimal direction, guides department managers and safety committees with planning for safety 
meetings on a regular basis to establish a two-way communication with employees concerning their health 
and safety. Participates in meetings to inform employees, to discuss incidents, to demonstrate training 
techniques, tools and equipment and to respond to questions. 
9. Collaborate with the other safety staff and business units to review and update Safe Work Practices, 
Procedures, Policies and Programs as appropriate.
10. Participate on company Joint Departmental Committees (JDC). 

SUPERVISION
Direct Supervision:
Indirect Supervision: Indirect supervision of employees and contractors in safety related aspects of the jobs. 
Empowered to stop any unsafe TEC employee or contractor on-site work activity that 
does not meet TEC Safe Work Practices, OSHA Regulations, or other company 
procedures of Tampa Electric Company (includes temporary and contractor 
employees).

RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal: 
Daily contact with the Operations personnel across ES and ED. 
Maintains a close working relationship with the other safety professionals. 
Frequent contact with Engineering and Construction Staff on projects taking place within ES and ED.
Key External: Consults and interfaces with contractors concerning safety and health of their employees 
working within TEC and the effects of their work on TEC employees. Work with Federal, State, 
and Local regulatory agency compliance officers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent 
Preferred: Associates or higher degree in related field from a regionally accredited college/university in 
accordance with TECO Education Policy

Certification/Licenses
Required: None
Preferred: OHST, CHST, CUSP, CSP, or other professional safety certification

Related Experience
Required: Minimum of 8 years related electric utility operations or related industry operations 
experience; or professional safety experience. College degree may be considered in lieu of 
equivalent experience.
Preferred: Safety committee or other safety experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required:
• A thorough understanding of construction, maintenance and operations of industrial systems and safe 
work practices.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and proven experience in a participatory diverse 
workforce environment. 
• High work standards and high stress tolerance. 
• Good, planning, organizing, teamwork, oral and written communication skills and the ability to accept, 
manage, communicate, and facilitate change. 
Preferred:
• Familiar with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations. 
• A thorough understanding of construction, maintenance and operations of electric utility generation 
and transmission/distribution systems and safe work practices.

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL II

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the primary duties and responsibilities of Safety Professional I:
1. Acting independently, monitor and ensure contractor and team member compliance with federal, state, 
local and corporate safety requirements including Tampa Electric Safe Work Practices, Procedures, Policies 
and Programs. 
2. Lead safety initiatives, projects or programs with limited direction.
3. Lead and facilitate safety audits independently for the TEC Auditing & Compliance Program.
4. Develop and conduct safety training.
5. Independently guides department managers and safety committees with planning for safety meetings on a 
regular basis to establish a two-way communication with employees concerning their health and safety. 
Participates in meetings to inform employees, to discuss incidents, to demonstrate training techniques, 
tools and equipment and to respond to questions. 
6. Participate on company Joint Departmental Committees (JDC) and act as a subject matter expert.

SUPERVISION
Direct Supervision: Possible student or entry level direct reports
Indirect supervision: Indirect supervision of employees and contractors in safety related aspects of the jobs. 
Empowered to stop any unsafe TEC employee or contractor on-site work activity that does not meet TEC Safe 
Work Practices, OSHA Regulations, or other company procedures of Tampa Electric Company (includes 
temporary and contractor employees).

RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal:
Daily contact with the Operations personnel across ES and ED. 
Maintains a close working relationship with the other safety professionals. 
Frequent contact with Engineering and Construction Staff on projects taking place within ES and ED.
Key External: 
EEI, SEE, OSHA, NFPA committee participation.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: Associate’s degree from accredited college/university 
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university 

Licenses/Certifications:
Required: None
Preferred: OHST, CHST, CUSP, CSP, or other professional safety certification

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of 10 years professional safety experience in electric utility or related industry. College 
degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required:
• A thorough understanding of construction, maintenance and operations of industrial systems and safe 
work practices.
• Familiar with federal, state and local safety regulations.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and proven experience in a participatory diverse 
workforce environment.
• Ability to research, develop, and coordinate comprehensive safety and health accident prevention 
programs. 
• High work standards and high stress tolerance. 
• Good planning, organizing, teamwork, oral and written communication skills and the ability to accept, 
manage, communicate, and facilitate change.
Preferred:
• Familiar with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations. 
• A thorough understanding of construction, maintenance and operations of electric utility generation 
and transmission/distribution systems and safe work practices.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS
Maintains an “on-call” status (24/7) that in the event of a serious mishap or accident, can report to the location 
to assist/coordinate in investigations

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.