Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.
Be the light to help us keep our customers connected.  If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.
We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.
Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.
Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.
POSITION CONCEPT:
The Project Support role provides a full range of administrative and technical services to assist the Project Management group and project technical staff during the engineering, design, planning, construction, start-up, turnover and closeout of major plant additions, modifications, and outage projects. Project Support relieves the project team members of routine tasks, including electronic file management, drawing and document cycle management, expediting and administrative tasks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of tasks for Project Management and the project team technical staff. Responds to non-routine, moderately complex inquiries and calls with some degree of latitude and judgment using existing policies and procedures.
1.    Perform document control functions including assisting end users with document/drawing/information searches, including locating in the electronic document management (EDM) system, downloading, uploading, issuing transmittals, indexing, and merging documents for upload to the EDM system and updating tracking systems maintained by the Supervisor of Document Control and Support Services. Work with TEC engineers to ensure engineering firms understand and follow TEC document control procedures. 40%
2.    Maintain organized and complete project files per the established standard. Monitor and manage project mailboxes, SharePoint Sites or the equivalent and ensure project communication protocol is followed. 20%
3.    Track, log and expedite internal project document reviews and approvals including, but not limited to, Program Scope Approvals (PSAs), scopes of work, drawings and specifications. 10%
4.    Perform administrative tasks for Project Managers and other project team members including organizing meetings, coordinating visitor entries with plant gate guard, recording minutes of meetings, preparing and proofreading project documentation including, but not limited to, Contract Work Orders, procurement recommendation memos, turnover packages, memoranda, and reports . 10%
5.    Backup and assist counterparts on other project teams. Backup and assist administrative specialists as needed performing duties such as entering contractor time into Workman, creating Facilities or Service One work requests and managing supplies inventory. 10%
6.    Perform duties and special projects as assigned by the Project Manager. 10%
7.    Track, log and expedite additional external project document reviews and approvals. This includes, but is not limited to vendor prints, submittals, Requests for Information (RFls) and project deliverables. 10%
8.    Assist in tracking and expediting procured items such as engineered equipment and commodity materials. 10%
9.    Perform document and drawing quality control inspections and resolve problems. 10%
10.    Assist in Document Control process design and process improvement efforts as requested by the process owner, the Supervisor of Document Control and Support Services. 10%
11.    Performs all duties of the previous levels. 70%
12.    Track and expedite procured items such as engineered equipment and commodity materials. 10%
13.    Perform document and drawing quality control inspections and resolve increasingly complex problems. 10%
14.    Contribute significantly to Document Control process design and process improvement efforts as requested by the process owner, the Supervisor of Document Control and Support Services. 10%
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: Valid Driver's License
EDUCATION:
Required: Valid High School Diploma or valid GED
Preferred: Some college or a technical certification
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of 4 years of related office work experience with progressively more complex technical assignments.
College degree may be considered may be considered in lieu of up to two years of work experience.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required: Attention to detail, solid communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to use logic and common sense to solve problems, ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures and instructions, strong computer skills with a high degree of speed and accuracy, Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional software.
Preferred: Knowledge of Records Management policies and procedures; Working knowledge of an Electronic Document Management system; Working knowledge of major engineering/construction project document control
WORK CONDITIONS:
This position works in an office environment at either the Plaza or a power plant; Travel to other project sites and other TEC locations is required on an as-needed basis.
COMPETENCIES:
•    Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
•    Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
•    Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
•    Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
•    Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
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.