Tampa Electric · 6 hours ago
Cable System Specialist
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTampa Electric Company is seeking a Cable System Specialist to support their network and downtown underground commercial distribution systems. The role involves creating maintenance work requests, coordinating activities among departments, and assisting in design and installation projects for various clients including Tampa International Airport and Tampa General Hospital.
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Responsibilities
Meet with customers (including high profile large customers) and/or their agents to conduct needs and feasibility assessments, create work orders to meet need(s), determine schedules along with required milestone completion dates; manage internal & external communications and coordinate maintenance/construction activities. (20%)
Record and update all inspection and maintenance records for Network service area. (10%)
Create and/or process work requests (WR) which includes specifying network/DUCD material & equipment, accurately reflecting financials, requesting utilities to be located, determining the appropriate MOT, producing construction/maintenance cost estimates, determining and communicating the need for Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC) and scheduling necessary outages while ensuring compliance with all safety & respective regulatory requirements. (10%)
Develop, facilitate and participate in training on network/DUCD design, equipment, fault locating procedures and new technology. Read and interpret network secondary and conduit maps. Verify as-builts and produce estimates; oversee the updating & production of network & DUCD GIS construction prints. Investigate and test the application of new network/DUCD equipment; analyze its application and make recommendations for upgrades/replacements. (10%)
Make recommendations and provide estimates for the annual maintenance plan and its associated budget. (10%)
Assist and/or design and install fiber optic communications downtown. (10%)
As needed, provide technical troubleshooting and infrared scanning of the network, DUCD, TIA & TGH equipment and other systems, utilizing various instruments such as AMP meters, volt meters, PMIs and infrared cameras. Coordinate repairs with Network Specialists. (10%)
Serve (when necessary) as the customer field liaison and provide technical assistance to the Network Specialists on emergency call-outs and scheduled outages. (10%)
Work with management on the storm restorations plans for a variety of unique electrical systems including TEC’s downtown network & DUCD systems and their associated customers as well as Tampa International Airport & Tampa General Hospital. (10%)
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Florida State driver's license and a safe driving record; Will be expected to complete confined space training and MOT certification upon hire
2 years of TEC Distribution Design Technician work experience OR 2 years of experience with another electrical utility performing the equivalent duties and responsibilities of a TEC Cable System Technician/Specialist related position
Must have experience in safely accessing and inspecting energized equipment
Must be able to learn the material associated with the network and DUCD systems, how to set up and operate the high voltage cable thumper and FLIR infrared camera, read and interpret network secondary, conduit and DUCD one-line maps and switching orders and the Load Flow model
Must successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and have the ability to quickly redirect focus for changing priorities as needed
Preferred
Associates degree in applicable field
Successful completion of Tampa Electric Company's five (5) level Distribution Design Training (DDT) course. TEC Safety Training
3 or more years of Distribution Design Technician work experience
Demonstration of effective project management, project leadership and communication skills
Benefits
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!
Company
Tampa Electric
TECO Energy Inc. is an energy-related holding company.
1001-5000 employees
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