Instrumentation and Controls Specialist

Title: Instrumentation and Controls Specialist 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 12 Hr. X 7 Days

Normal work schedule is a twelve (12) hour rotating shift with overtime work required to meet business needs.

POSITION CONCEPT:

The CCS is responsible in a line capacity to the Superintendent of Generation for the performance of all assigned operating and maintenance tasks. The incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plant equipment and systems. This includes monitoring, observing, and maintaining conditions that affect the safe and reliable operation of the plant, compliance with all applicable NERC standards, and compliance with environmental permits. In addition, the CCS is responsible for following all water management guidance, completing individual and team work assignments, and ensuring an optimum and professional response to his customer’s (Energy Control Center) power needs.

Prior to appointment to the CCS position, individuals must be able to pass (and maintain) physical requirements to allow participation on an Emergency Response Team; including, but not limited to: physical exam / PFT (pulmonary function test), and fit tests for the personal respiratory protection equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safe work practices and station safety programs are followed. Ensure Corporate / Department (ES) / Bayside Station Policies are understood and followed.
• Successfully complete all required training and assessments within the time allocated for each position step.
• To include emergency response training (i.e. Confined Space Rescue, Hazmat, Incipient Fire, First Aid / CPR).
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform effectively in all operating positions; (Power Block, Steam Plant, Rover, and Control Room). Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to; ability to perform accurate rounds, ability to perform accurate turn-overs / information sharing, perform HEC procedures, perform unit / equipment start-ups / shut-downs, perform minor repairs, initiate/work/complete work orders work orders utilizing the workman system.
• Perform all maintenance assignments in a safe and efficient manner. Be able to perform at a journeyman level within the individual CCS’s “core” craft skill. Provide assistance to other CCS’s with any maintenance task as (needed). Perform maintenance tasks outside of “core” craft skill where individual ability allows safe and accurate completion.
• Support opportunities for Continuous Improvement created by Operational Excellence Programs; (e.g. ownership of area assignments, 3-way communication, electronic logs, enhanced rounds, etc…
• Foster and participate in an environment of open communication with peers, support staff and management.
• Understand and support the attainment of company and station goals.
• 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, CEM malfunction documentation, and the capability report.
• Respond to emergencies such as personnel injuries, fires, ammonia release, bomb threats, etc. Follow documented policies and procedures to notify the appropriate personnel depending on emergency.
• Possess and utilize a complete understanding of HEC (LO/TO) procedures, confined space requirements, burn permit requirements, process hazards and their effect on plant personnel and equipment.
• Demonstrate “good housekeeping” practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, (LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS):
Required: Valid High School Diploma or valid GED 

Preferred: A two (2) year technical degree, from an accredited institution in accordance with TECO Education Policy, in this field of work and/or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accordance with TECO Education policy is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum of four (4) years of related journeyman level work experience in a large industrial complex maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in I&C area. Work experience must include preventative, predictive, and repair maintenance. Experience operating various types of industrial equipment, including: forklifts, overhead cranes, golf carts, trucks, etc.

Preferred: A two (2) year technical degree, from an accredited institution in accordance with TECO Education Policy, in this field of worka and/or a Bachelors's degree from an accredited institution in accordance with TECO Education policy is preferred. Utility Power Plant, Process Industry and/or Petrochemical Plant experience

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Ability to be exposed to high temperature environments along with ambient temperatures and the elements
• Ability to work alone in assigned areas
• Ability to perform some work in confined spaces as well as high places
• Ability to hear speech, over radio and face-to-face, and alarms
• Possess vision of at least 20/30 in one eye and 20/50 in the other eye with or without glasses and have
• good visual perception including: depth, peripheral, and color differentiation
• Ability to climb and descend fixed ladders and up to twenty flights of stairs with sufficient balance and coordination to maneuver on and amongst ladders, stairs, equipment and curbing
• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to perform physical work while bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or carrying up to 20 pounds
• Physical ability to wear a variety of respiratory devises, to include: half-face air purifying respirator, full-face air purifying respirator, SCBA, and supplied air respirator in addition to other personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Since Bayside is an electrical generation facility, the P/S Mechanics are exposed in some areas to EMF fields. Additionally, there are some very small dose exposures to microwaves and gamma radiation sources.

COMPETENCIES:
 

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

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening. Must successfully complete the following physical worker medical exam:  Baseline Medical Examination and Respirator User Exam. Physical Worker Medical Exam. HAZMAT responder/ confined space rescuer medical exam