Safety Professional TEC

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Tampa Electricis a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which alsoincludes 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 inall ofthese locations.

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

• 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.
• Under minimal guidance, develop and conduct safety training.
• 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; IncidentManagement & Investigations; and Auditing & Compliance.
• Support the implementation of the TEC Auditing & Compliance Program by conducting audits andcompliance checks.
• Assist with and guide the investigation of injuries and other safety incidents to determine root causes andmeans to prevent recurrence with minimal guidance from a senior level safety professional or safetymanager. Develop and communicate lessons learned documents as appropriate.
• Perform regular field visits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies. Identify andevaluate hazards, provide feedback and research and recommend control strategies for the hazards.
• Develop and implement of the annual employee safety communication and training plan.
• Under minimal direction, guides department managers and safety committees with planning for safetymeetings on a regular basis to establish a two-way communication with employees concerning their healthand safety. Participates in meetings to inform employees, to discuss incidents, to demonstrate trainingtechniques, tools and equipment and to respond to questions.
• Collaborate with the other safety staff and business units to review and update Safe Work Practices,
• Procedures, Policies and Programs as appropriate.
• 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 thatdoes not meet TEC Safe Work Practices, OSHA Regulations, or other companyprocedures 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.

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 stormswill beconsidered 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.