Property Claims Specialist

Title: Combined Cycle Specialist (I/C) (Polk) Company: Tampa Electric Company Location: Florida - Mulberry Shift: 12 Hr. X 7 Days Position Concept The Combined Cycle Specialist (CCS) reports to the Superintendent of Generation for the performance of all assigned operating and maintenance tasks. The incumbent is responsible for safe, efficient operation and maintenance of station equipment and systems, monitoring and maintaining conditions that ensure reliable operation of the station equipment, compliance with NERC standards and environmental permits, following water‑management guidance, completing individual and teamwork assignments, and ensuring an optimum and professional response to directives from the Energy Control Center. Prior to appointment, individuals must be able to pass and maintain the physical requirements for participation on an Emergency Response Team, including a physical exam and pulmonary function test and fit tests for respiratory protection equipment. Duties and Responsibilities Ensure safe work practices and station safety programs are followed, and corporate, ES, and Polk Power Station policies are understood and followed. Successfully complete all required training and assessments within the allotted time, including emergency response training (Confined Space Rescue, Hazmat, Incipient Fire, First Aid/CPR). Demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform effectively in all operating positions: Control Room, Field Operators, Combustion (Turbine Generators and Steam Turbine Generator, Balance of Plant, and others as assigned). Perform accurate rounds, turnovers, documenting and sharing of information. Operate station equipment in all modes: start‑up, shutdown, normal, and abnormal/upsets. Perform Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) program functions. Initiate/complete work orders utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System. Perform all assignments in a safe and efficient manner. Be able to perform at a journeyman level within the CCS’s core craft skill (electrical, mechanical, or I&C) and aid other CCS’s with any maintenance task as needed. Keep Energy Control Center personnel, duty personnel, plant management, engineering and technical staff updated on equipment problems, system restrictions, return‑to‑service delays, and reliability issues. Complete turn‑over logs, unusual incident reports, accident reports, environmental incident reports, Continuous Emissions Monitoring malfunction documentation, and the unit capability report. Respond to emergencies such as personnel injuries, fires, ammonia release, bomb threats, etc., following documented policies and procedures to notify the appropriate personnel. Foster and participate in an environment of open communication with peers, support staff and management. Understand and strive to support the attainment of company and station goals. Embrace change as new technologies, tools and practices are introduced into the station and work area. Demonstrate “good housekeeping.” Perform other duties as assigned. Education Required: Valid High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Two‑year technical degree from an accredited institution per TECO Education Policy, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Experience Required: Minimum of four years of related journeyman‑level work experience in a large industrial complex maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in the Instrumentation & Control area. Experience must include preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and operating various types of industrial equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, golf carts, trucks, etc.). Preferred: Experience in a Utility Power Plant, Process Industry, or Petrochemical Plant. Working Conditions Exposure to high temperature environments and the elements. Ability to work alone in assigned areas. Ability to perform work in confined spaces and high places. Ability to hear speech over a radio, face‑to‑face, and alarms. Vision: 20/30 in one eye, 20/50 in the other with or without glasses, and good visual perception. Ability to climb and descend fixed ladders and up to twenty flights of stairs with sufficient balance and coordination. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Ability to perform physical work while bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs, and carrying up to 20 lbs. Physical ability to wear various respiratory devices: half‑face air‑purifying respirator, full‑face, SCBA, supplied‑air respirator, and other PPE. Exposure to EMF fields and small dose exposures to microwaves and gamma radiation sources due to electrical generation. Physical Demands / Requirements Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work assigned. Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle safely. Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods. Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects with fingers and palms. Must be able to pull, push, lift, and carry objects up to 100 lbs. Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor. Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test and a negative‑pressure respirator fit test. Competencies Builds strong, collaborative relationships. Cultivates innovation and embraces change. Develops people and teams. Speaks up about safety, health, and the environment. Drives operational excellence for customers. Takes ownership and acts with integrity. Thinks strategically and exercises sound judgment. Benefits Competitive salary. 401(k) savings plan with company matching. Pension plan. Paid time off and paid holiday time. Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage. Tuition assistance program. Employee assistance program. Wellness programs. On‑site fitness center. Bonus plan and more. Storm Duty Requirements Tampa Electric and its sister companies provide critical services to the community during emergencies and disasters. Team members are required to participate in response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our customers. Team members may perform normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company’s rules and procedures. Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. EEO Statement Tampa Electric is a proud Equal Opportunity 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 Tampa Electric 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. Employees with 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 Tampa Electric 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 the Americans with Disabilities Act 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 Pre‑employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job‑related physical requirements regardless of disability. Nearest Major Market Lakeland Job Segment Facilities, Electrical, Power Plant, Instrumentation, Supply, Operations, Engineering, Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr