Associate Engineer, Distribution Assets

Title: Associate Engineer, Distribution Assets 
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Bearss Operations Center 
State and City: Florida  -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Hiring Manager:  Patrick L Shell

Recruiter: Mark E Koener 

 

 

TITLE:                                                  Engineer - Distribution Assets (Multi-Level Classification*)

PERFORMANCE COACH:                  Manager, Asset Management

COMPANY:                                        Tampa Electric Company

DEPARTMENT:                                  Asset Management

 

POSITION CONCEPT

Develop, implement and administer an industry best practice approach to achieving the highest level of performance from Electric Delivery Distribution assets for every valuable capital and operating dollar spent.  Facilitate system root cause analysis, tracking and analyzing Distribution, Substation and Transmission reliability metrics for Electric Delivery.  

*Engineer classification is multi-level, based on the qualification guidelines as outlined in the Company’s Engineering Career Path, Administrative Policy 2.13. A minimum classification of an Engineer II is required in this position.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (D&R)

1. Development and implementation of the distribution portion of the Electric Delivery Asset Management Plan which includes design/equipment specification review; health, criticality, and risk assessments; inspection, monitoring, and testing strategies; performance, and maintenance requirements. 20%
2. Development and implementation of the distribution portion of a comprehensive Electric Delivery Reliability Improvement Plan using empirical data to predict reliability improvements. 20%
3. Supervise the tracking, analysis and reporting of reliability metrics for all asset classes.  Lead all efforts for continuous improvement of such tracking and analysis. Provide planning, feedback and skill building to Reliability team members. Administer the Performance Review (PR) and Individual Development Plan (IDP) process. 20%
4. Facilitation of system root cause analysis for all asset classes.  Facilitation and tracking of resulting action plans to improve system performance. 20%
5. Support the development, implementation and maintenance  of a comprehensive data collection and predictive modeling tool for distribution assets that assists in the prioritization of capital expenditure and complements the Asset Management and Reliability Improvement Plans. 10%
6. Maintain measurement of the distribution asset portfolio performance to ensure achievement of organization vision and goals through performance benchmarking. 10%

This Progression includes classifications from multiple levels of the Engineering Progression.  The majority of the work is performed independently.  Projects range from routine to complex. 

 

LEVEL SCOPE AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

A combined maximum of one year of work experience credit may be granted for co-op work experience, an advanced degree, and/or a PE license.

 

Associate Engineer

Works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and results expected; performs a variety of routine tasks which should provide experience and familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, practices, procedures and programs of the Company; usually assumes no responsibility for direction of others.

 

Education

Required:            Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.   

Preferred:           Master’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university

 

Experience