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Title: Sr Dir DCC, Sys Restoration & Reliability 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - LUTZ
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

The Sr Dir DCC, Sys Restor. & Reliability is a senior level management position reporting to the Vice President, Electric Delivery.  Responsible for directing all related activities and overseeing Electric Delivery operations  resources assigned to the BOC (Bearrs Operations Center). Responsible for service restoration and operation of all distribution facilities owned and/or operated by Tampa Electric Company.  This includes responsibility for Tampa Electric Company's Electric  Delivery emergency preparedness,  mutual assistance and Tampa Electric's response to system disturbances and outages.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain an efficient, highly motivated organization which is committed to fulfilling the mission and achieving the goals of both the department and the company.  Providing leadership for the department on a day-to-day basis by articulating and communicating to all employees, the company position on critical issues.  Assure safe work practices are utilized by all team members.
2. Direct service restoration for residential, commercial and industrial customers served through Tampa Electric's distribution system on a 24-hour basis through the appropriate dispatch of distribution center operations.
3. Direct the timely normal and emergency response to system disturbances such as severe storms, overloads, electrical contacts, firm load curtailment, voltage control, and any potential hazards to the public. Ensures appropriate interaction with and notification to Customer Care, the service areas, and top management regarding any such system disturbances.
4. Coordinating pre-hurricane preparations, immediate system restoration and system clearance after storm passage, and managing maintenance of the unaffected system during post-hurricane restoration efforts. 
5. Direct the evaluation of the performance of distribution systems. Direct the analysis of outage information, identifying trends and recommend solutions. Responsible for ensuring that all existing legal requirements of the Florida Public Service Commission regarding the documentation and filing of required reliability reports are met.
6. Direct the following functions: Energy Delivery Emergency Response Planning, relationship with the Emergency Management Community, Energy Delivery Incident Command System Plan, Energy Delivery Mock Storm Exercise, Mutual Assistance Coordination for Tampa Electric.
7. Provide direction for Energy Delivery maintenance programs, including, but not limited to; distribution wood pole inspection and maintenance, streetlight relamping and padmounted equipment painting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required:           Bachlors in Engineering.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred:          PE license

Experience: 

Required:           10 years experience in engineering, technical and/or operations with operations experience a requirement.

Supervisory Experience

Required:          5 years supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Required:           Must possess strong leadership skills and must exhibit sound judgement.  Must be an effective communicator and sensitive to Customers needs.  Must be able to work significant overtime and maintain an on-call availability of 100%.

OUR COMPETENCIES:

• Puts Safety First - Protect people and the environment every day 

• Be Curious & Adapt - Welcome change and keep learning 

• Create Value for Customers - Build relationships and deliver quality work 

• Be Accountable & Respectful - Do what's right and follow through 
• Foster Strong Teams - Build trust through teamwork and help people grow

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.