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**Title:** Safety Professional TEC (varies)

**Company:** Tampa Electric Company

**State and City:** Florida - Tampa

**Shift:** 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

The Safety organization is responsible for leadership and safety support of over 2,500 Tampa Electric Company

team members. The Safety department works with business units to establish and set safety expectations for

employees and contractors working on our TEC system; provides guidance on Public Safety Programs; manages

the occupational safety, health activities, and accident/loss prevention efforts for Tampa Electric Company and

advocates a behaviorally based safety culture enabling the business units to World Class Safety.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under minimal guidance, monitor and ensure contractor and team member compliance with federal,

state, local and corporate safety requirements including Tampa Electric Safe Work Practices, Procedures,

Policies and Programs.

2. Under minimal guidance, develop and conduct safety training.

3. Provide guidance to business units on the implementation of the Safety Management System 10 Elements:

Safety Leadership; Risk Management; Programs, Procedures & Practices; Communication, Training &

Awareness; Culture & Behavior; Contractor Safety; Asset Integrity; Measuring & Reporting; Incident

Management & Investigations; and Auditing & Compliance.

4. Support the implementation of the TEC Auditing & Compliance Program by conducting audits and

compliance checks.

5. Assist with and guide the investigation of injuries and other safety incidents to determine root causes and

means to prevent recurrence with minimal guidance from a senior level safety professional or safety

manager. Develop and communicate lessons learned documents as appropriate.

6. Perform regular field visits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Identify and

evaluate hazards, provide feedback and research and recommend control strategies for the hazards.

7. Develop and implement of the annual employee safety communication and training plan.

8. Under minimal direction, guides department managers and safety committees with planning for safety

meetings on a regular basis to establish a two-way communication with employees concerning their health

and safety. Participates in meetings to inform employees, to discuss incidents, to demonstrate training

techniques, tools and equipment and to respond to questions.

9. Collaborate with the other safety staff and business units to review and update Safe Work Practices,

Procedures, Policies and Programs as appropriate.

10. Participate on company Joint Departmental Committees (JDC).

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision:

Indirect Supervision: Indirect supervision of employees and contractors in safety related aspects of the jobs.

Empowered to stop any unsafe TEC employee or contractor on-site work activity that

does not meet TEC Safe Work Practices, OSHA Regulations, or other company

procedures of Tampa Electric Company (includes temporary and contractor

employees).

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal:

Daily contact with the Operations personnel across ES and ED.

Maintains a close working relationship with the other safety professionals.

Frequent contact with Engineering and Construction Staff on projects taking place within ES and ED.

Key External: Consults and interfaces with contractors concerning safety and health of their employees

working within TEC and the effects of their work on TEC employees. Work with Federal, State,

and Local regulatory agency compliance officers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Associates or higher degree in related field from a regionally accredited college/university in

accordance with TECO Education Policy

Certification/Licenses

Required: None

Preferred: OHST, CHST, CUSP, CSP, or other professional safety certification

Related Experience

Required: Minimum of 8 years related electric utility operations or related industry operations

experience; or professional safety experience. College degree may be considered in lieu of

equivalent experience.

**Preferred** : Safety committee or other safety experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:

• A thorough understanding of construction, maintenance and operations of industrial systems and safe

work practices.

• Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and proven experience in a participatory diverse

workforce environment.

• High work standards and high stress tolerance.

• Good, planning, organizing, teamwork, oral and written communication skills and the ability to accept,

manage, communicate, and facilitate change.

Preferred:

• Familiar with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.

• A thorough understanding of construction, maintenance and operations of electric utility generation

and transmission/distribution systems and safe work practices.

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL II

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the primary duties and responsibilities of Safety Professional I:

1. Acting independently, monitor and ensure contractor and team member compliance with federal, state,

local and corporate safety requirements including Tampa Electric Safe Work Practices, Procedures, Policies

and Programs.

2. Lead safety initiatives, projects or programs with limited direction.

3. Lead and facilitate safety audits independently for the TEC Auditing & Compliance Program.

4. Develop and conduct safety training.

5. Independently guides department managers and safety committees with planning for safety meetings on a

regular basis to establish a two-way communication with employees concerning their health and safety.

Participates in meetings to inform employees, to discuss incidents, to demonstrate training techniques,

tools and equipment and to respond to questions.

6. Participate on company Joint Departmental Committees (JDC) and act as a subject matter expert.

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision: Possible student or entry level direct reports

Indirect supervision: Indirect supervision of employees and contractors in safety related aspects of the jobs.

Empowered to stop any unsafe TEC employee or contractor on-site work activity that does not meet TEC Safe

Work Practices, OSHA Regulations, or other company procedures of Tampa Electric Company (includes

temporary and contractor employees).

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal:

Daily contact with the Operations personnel across ES and ED.

Maintains a close working relationship with the other safety professionals.

Frequent contact with Engineering and Construction Staff on projects taking place within ES and ED.

Key External:

EEI, SEE, OSHA, NFPA committee participation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Associate’s degree from accredited college/university

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university

Licenses/Certifications:

Required: None

Preferred: OHST, CHST, CUSP, CSP, or other professional safety certification

**EXPERIENCE** :

Required: Minimum of 10 years professional safety experience in electric utility or related industry. College

degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required:

• A thorough understanding of construction, maintenance and operations of industrial systems and safe

work practices.

• Familiar with federal, state and local safety regulations.

• Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and proven experience in a participatory diverse

workforce environment.

• Ability to research, develop, and coordinate comprehensive safety and health accident prevention

programs.

• High work standards and high stress tolerance.

• Good planning, organizing, teamwork, oral and written communication skills and the ability to accept,

manage, communicate, and facilitate change.

Preferred:

• Familiar with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.

• A thorough understanding of construction, maintenance and operations of electric utility generation

and transmission/distribution systems and safe work practices.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment

• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

• Develops People and Teams

• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Maintains an “on-call” status (24/7) that in the event of a serious mishap or accident, can report to the location

to assist/coordinate in investigations

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.

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