Mgr Startup & Commissioning

Title: Mgr Startup & Commissioning
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - North Ruskin
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Mgr Startup and Commissioning will oversee all Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Startup activities associated with Outage and Project Management led projects. This includes management oversight of the work and coordinating with internal and external departments to ensure safe, prudent and optimal execution of all component level, system level and integrated facility level testing activities and turnover processes, including development, tracking and resolution of punch list items. Coordinates with station operations departments to develop and implement power plant operational best practices initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and directly oversee the implementation of the procedures and practices necessary for commissioning of all projects, to enable the equipment and systems to be safely and reliably brought into operation and handed over to the plant operations at correct design and specifications.
• Maintain an organization of innovative, technical team members with expertise in power plant commissioning and operations best practices to support preparation, review and implementation of plans to complete all project startup and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate with architectural/engineering firms and Tampa Electric internal engineering and construction teams to identify all startup and commissioning activities for Outage and Project Management led projects.
• Assist in the preparation of major power plant outage schedules and daily non-outage schedules to ensure that startup and commissioning activities are incorporated and coordinated with construction schedules to ensure return to service dates are met.
• Prepare, review, and implement new startup and operating procedures for Outage and Project Management led projects. Document these procedures and turnover to the power plant upon completion of the project. Lead pre-startup safety review documentation and ensure all relevant actions are completed, closed, and documented prior to startup.
• Assist in the preparation of project estimates and schedules in support of PSA development. Conduct and coordinate operability for these capital projects.
• Support power plant operations managers and other team members in the implementation of operations best practices initiatives.

EDUCATION:

Required : Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree from an accredited college or relevant Engineering Technology Degree.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

Preferred : 3 years of supervision experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Preferred : PE License.

EXPERIENCE:

Required : 8 years of experience directly related to power plant operations, maintenance, construction, commissioning or engineering. Experience of technical problem solving in an operational environment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required : Working knowledge of power plant design, basic plant processes and chemical reactions. Strong attention to detail, good planning skills, good written/verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and a heightened awareness for safety is required. Must have an adaptable and flexible approach to work. Must have sound knowledge of safety, health and environment, especially with regard to risk, safe systems of work and regulatory requirements. Must possess strong ability to work under pressure.

COMPETENCIES:

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Respond to plant/project needs with 24/7 coverage, Travel from home office to generating facilities on a frequent basis.
• Working outdoors in hot, humid, wet and/or cold conditions.
• Working in a power generation facility.
• Working in elevated noise areas (hearing protection required).
• May need to travel nationally, if international travel is required, will need a US passport.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, bending, climbing stairs throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work from elevated platforms (fall protection required).
• Must have flexibility to crawl in and out of tight confined areas (confined space requirements).

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.