Apprentice Combined Cycle Specialist- I&C

Overview

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Tampa Electric and its sister 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 Tampa Electric 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.

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Title: Apprentice Combined Cycle Specialist- I&C

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 12 Hr. X 7 Days

The CCS Apprentice 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 teamwork assignments, and ensuring an optimum and professional response to his customer’s (Energy Control Center) power needs.

Prior to appointment to the CCS Apprentice 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.

After hire the CCS Apprentice will be required to complete five training modules for Operator Training (~2.25 years) and an additional three modules of technical skills training (~1.5 years). After the training the individual must pass a written and hands-on technical test, in their chosen discipline, before becoming a fully qualified Combined Cycle Specialist- I&C Specialist.

• 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.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform effectively in all operating positions; (Power Block, Steam Plant, Rover, and Control Room).
• Perform all maintenance assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support opportunities for Continuous Improvement created by Operational Excellence Programs; (e.g. ownership of area assignments, 3-way communication, electronic logs, enhanced rounds, etc…)
• 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…