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

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Electric Delivery’s Warehousing & Stores (“Stores”) functions. Provides materials and services primarily to the Transmission, Distribution, Substation, and Lighting departments. Each Supervisor has responsibility for assigned storerooms located at each of the seven service areas.  The approximate combined inventory value for these areas is $115 million.  Responsibilities include all receiving and issuing of material, the appropriateness and accuracy of all inventory levels, and the effective use of all associated equipment, vehicles and facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees, audits and approves all Stores activities to include daily inventory inquiries, entering and/or approving purchasing requisitions, shipping, receiving, issuing, and returning material.  Serves as an SAP Super User for Supply Chain with focus on Stores transactions including training direct reports and resolving issues in the system for related supply chain or financial departments.  Oversees the processing of contractor material requests to ensure timely availability and the appropriate use of material. Performs annual inventories of all ED storage locations (other company locations possible). Leads employees in finding new and/or better ways to perform work functions to reduce costs and deliver better service to all internal and external customers. (50%)
2. Ensures world-class safety performance among all team members and that all safety and environmental standards are followed, especially as they relate to storing, handling, and shipping materials. (20%)
3. Supports the performance and training of all team members.  Observes each employee's skills and makes appropriate training available as needed.  Executes Performance Reviews, Positive Discipline, EAP referrals, and policy compliance as appropriate for job related performance. (20%)
4. Special duties include the oversight and proper staffing of emergency incident base sites, and overall execution of emergency plans, ensuring sufficient quantities of material are on hand for both foreign and local emergency crews. In the absence of the Manager, may have assigned responsibility for other ED Stores locations and team members. (10%)

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision:         All levels of IBEW covered Material Specialists

Indirect Supervision:      Contractor storerooms and pole yards

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal:      All Electric Delivery Engineering and Operations departments. Also works directly with related supply chain departments such as Purchasing and Stores.

Key External:     Emera affiliates, vendors, contractors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:            Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:           Associate Degree or higher level of education

Related Experience

Required:            Minimum of 8 years of related experience.  Related experience consists of material handling, electric delivery operations and standards, inventory management, work planning, SAP, and procurement.

Preferred:           Storeroom and investment recovery experience in a utility environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:            Must have a general understanding of SAP Supply Chain with specific knowledge of electric delivery material. Must have proficient technical and leadership skills, and a working knowledge of warehousing policies and procedures.  Performance history should support potential for greater responsibility with demonstrated strengths in the Core Job Related Dimensions listed below. Skills in active listening, speaking and management of financial, material and personnel resources.

Preferred:           Demonstrated skills in management of financial, material and personnel resources; critical thinking, systems analysis (SAP, Workman, WorkPro and Arcos), analytical decision-making skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional overtime and weekends. Work indoors and outdoors.  Able to manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced, potentially stressful environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for long periods of time, driving, standing and walking

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.