Transmission Operations Supervisor

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We proudly serve approximately 780,000 customers throughout West Central Florida, delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity. With over a century of service, we are committed to a bright future.

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POSITION OVERVIEW
This role is accountable for the design, planning, and execution of the Transmission Maintenance and Inspection Programs within Electric Delivery. Responsibilities include interpreting and prioritizing asset failures for engineering design, overseeing the inspection program, and managing monthly activity-based costing and forecasting for maintenance and inspection tasks. Additionally, this position will supervise the acquisition and allocation of all Transmission Overhead and Underground contract crews and administer any policy or procedural changes related to contractor usage. This role also entails damage assessment during storm events as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the leader for the Transmission Operations asset management program. Design, plan, and execute the Transmission Maintenance Program by prioritizing asset failures for engineering design and migrating failure data to the maintenance database for eventual field construction. Ensure compliance with permitting requirements while overseeing and approving maintenance work packages prepared by Transmission Engineering and technicians. Coordinate maintenance work schedules with Grid Operations and Planners regarding circuit outages and crew availability.
Collaborate with Standards/Transmission Engineering concerning materials and tools, maintaining familiarity with essential manuals and codes. Ensure adherence to all construction standards on maintenance work requests, coordinating with relevant personnel to resolve issues.
Exhibit strong safety leadership by providing safety training and development for both internal and external resources in all aspects of line construction and maintenance. Enforce approved safety practices and policies, investigate incidents, and document personal injuries or vehicle accidents accurately. Implement and maintain existing Electric Delivery safety initiatives.
Provide oversight and guidance for transmission line patrol personnel regarding daily workloads, circuit patrol prioritization, and data collection using the Transmission Operations Inspection Application. Offer leadership to the Administrative Technical Aide to enhance daily administrative functions. Administer the Performance Review and Positive Discipline programs for direct reports, facilitating goal alignment and team engagement.
Serve as a liaison between Tampa Electric Company and contract crew leadership to ensure the completion of Capital Maintenance and Capital project work, including work assignments, resolution of material discrepancies, invoice processing, and customer complaint resolution. Develop and implement Quality Control processes for all contracted workforce in Transmission Operations.
Formulate budgets and forecasts for Capital and O&M costs and resource requirements for transmission asset management, aiming to achieve a +/- 5% monthly target. Assist in developing specifications, bid documents, and evaluation processes for material purchases and contracted services. Implement strategies to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and inspection activities while coordinating with Purchasing and Stores regarding material availability and inventory levels.
Compile program narratives, financial data, performance metrics, and goals for the transmission section of the annual FPSC System Hardening Report. Generate monthly maintenance and inspection status reports for upper management.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: High school diploma or GED
Preferred: Associate's Degree from an accredited institution; advanced training in Project Management principles and applications.

Related Experience
Required: Minimum of 5 years of operations experience related to the responsibilities outlined, with direct experience in transmission line maintenance, engineering, and construction. Proven leadership in complex and diverse projects.
An Engineering Degree may be considered in lieu of related experience requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required: Demonstrated positive leadership skills, initiative, and the ability to take on increasing responsibilities and complex construction assignments. Strong knowledge of work planning, scheduling, estimating methods, outage planning, coordination methods, procurement procedures, and policies. Familiarity with Electric Delivery business practices, including contracts, budgeting, staffing, and resource planning. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Primavera) is essential.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champions Safety, Health, and the Environment

• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

• Drives Business Excellence for Customers

• Builds Collaborative Relationships

• Develops People and Teams

• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
This position requires physical capabilities while working in the field, including working in energized areas, traversing rough terrain, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., and wearing Fire Resistant (FR) clothing.

TECO offers a competitive benefits package

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan with 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 read below. Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its affiliates play a crucial role in providing essential services to our community during emergencies. Team members are expected to participate in response and recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our customers. Team members may be required to perform their normal job duties or other assigned tasks. Compensation will be provided in accordance with company policies.

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.

To ensure 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 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 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 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 sections 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.