What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Associate position at Tampa Electric Company?
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Title: Environmental Associate
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
POSITION CONCEPT:
This is a flex position with shared reporting to Air Services and Lab Services. Assists with environmental air testing functions required by EPA, state, and local regulatory agencies for compliance with Title-V permits and environmental regulations. Applies labor and limited knowledge to perform testing under supervision of experienced Environmental Technicians. Performs fuel analysis for Lab, data gathering and sample handling. Position requires an awareness of safe work practices and working safely with hazardous materials and situations. Works under supervision on simple technical assignments. May assist in technical computations, preparation of data or other related work. Has minimal decision-making responsibility requiring discretion and independent judgment.
This is a flex position with shared reporting to Air Services and Lab Services. Assists with environmental air testing functions required by EPA, state, and local regulatory agencies for compliance with Title-V permits and environmental regulations. Applies labor and limited knowledge to perform testing under supervision of experienced Environmental Technicians. Performs fuel analysis for Lab, data gathering and sample handling. Position requires an awareness of safe work practices and working safely with hazardous materials and situations. Works under supervision on simple technical assignments. May assist in technical computations, preparation of data or other related work. Has minimal decision-making responsibility requiring discretion and independent judgment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs stack testing for environmental compliance, and other monitoring functions, accurately, safely, and effectively.
- Prepares supplies and equipment for testing and assists with the set-up for testing at power plant test locations or sites.
- Determine most appropriate method(s) of analysis to be performed on each sample, with confirmation from Sr. technician/specialist, Perform chemical and physical analysis on various samples and sample matrices, and report results to meet EPA & ASTM method criteria.
- Review data quality assurance procedures and perform limited quality control checks.
- Sample Recovery and retrieval from customers both internally and externally and coordinate workload to assure most efficient use of resources, and ensure samples are retrieved and analyzed in a timely manner.
- Assists with sample recovery efforts for water quality analysis as needed.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Two year degree in science or engineering technology.
Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Two year degree in science or engineering technology.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: Must have a valid driver’s license
Preferred: Standard driving permit with trailer towing experience.
Required: Must have a valid driver’s license
Preferred: Standard driving permit with trailer towing experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of: sampling, instrumental operation, and analysis, data entry. College degree may be considered for up to 1 year of comparable experience
Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is preferred including experience in environmental testing activities.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required: Knowledge of chemical analysis, with skills to perform computer applications, and ability to work with a team.
Preferred: Knowledge of chemistry, with a high level of spreadsheet skills, and ability to lead a team.
COMPETENCIES:
- Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
- Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
- Develop People and Teams
- Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
- Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
- Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
- Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job hours can sometimes exceed a 10 hour day normally on weekdays, with occasional night work. Working environment includes being outdoors in a power plant with heat, humidity, wet and/or cold conditions 50% of the test work day. Work site may be at extreme heights and a high level of noise.
Job hours can sometimes exceed a 10 hour day normally on weekdays, with occasional night work. Working environment includes being outdoors in a power plant with heat, humidity, wet and/or cold conditions 50% of the test work day. Work site may be at extreme heights and a high level of noise.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS:
- Lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds, and walking, bending, and climbing 10% of the test work day. Setup/breakdown periods for testing may sometimes require hoisting equipment greater than 50 pounds, but not to exceed 80 pounds.
- Lifting and carrying equipment up to 30 pounds on metal grating platforms.
- Loading 40 pound gas cylinders into trucks or trailers.
- Driving or riding in a truck to a job site, and/or towing a trailer
- Climbing ladders up 50 feet without a resting point using safety belts/fall protection
- Working in a laboratory environment for 8 hours a day when performing analysis.
- Must pass a pulmonary fitness test and respirator fit test annually and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
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)
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.
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.
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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