Mgr Meter Services

Title: Mgr Meter Services
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

This Manager-level position reports to the Sr. Director, Lighting and Meter Services, and provides leadership in the areas of specification, testing, maintenance, and procurement of revenue metering and load research equipment. Managing activities that may include engineering, meter testing, random sampling, load surveying, instrument testing, standards and calibration, billing and load survey equipment specification, meter procurement and installation, meter data translation, work planning and scheduling, maintaining meter and associated equipment records, dielectric testing of aerial devices, rubber gloves and blankets.

Responsible for all aspects of the department's operation and is accountable for ensuring adherence to all company policies and operating requirements. This position is responsible for the safety, supervision, and development of a staff of more than 35 professional, technical, support and craft team members. This position is responsible for providing reliable electric service to 685,000 customers in a safe and compliant manner.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversight of $77M in electric assets; accountable for the execution of $14M O&M & Capital budgets. Development of the annual budget for Meter Operations, and analysis and control of all expenditures associated with administration of this department.
2. Selection, supervision and development of the supervisory and technical staff required to cost-effectively carry out functions of the department.
3. Oversight of compliance activities for Tampa Electric's revenue metering system in relation to Florida Public Service Commission Rules and Regulations, NERC and other applicable State and Federal regulations.
4. Leadership over the transition to AMI metering.
5. Leadership in metering initiatives such as changes to net metering, meter failure analysis, and meter process improvements.
6. Participation in industry organizations and activities related to revenue metering.

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision: Meter Mechanic Supervisors, Senior Engineer, Planners

Indirect Supervision: Associate Engineer,Meter Mechanics, Translator Operators, Stores Personnel, Technical Support Analysts, Meter Data Specialists, Technical Assistants

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Field Operations, Service area managers, Regulatory, Load Research & Forecasting, Customer Service, Billing, Business Planning

Key External: Regulatory Agencies, metering equipment vendors, other utilities, SEE, AEIC

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Business or other related field

Preferred: Master's Degree in a related field

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Professional Engineering Certification in the State of Florida.

Related Experience

Required: Minimum of six years of work experience in utility operations

Preferred: Work experience in Meter Operations or Field Operations

Supervisory Experience

Required: Three years of supervisory experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Leadership skills; negotiation skills; organization skills; high tolerance for stress; ability to achieve department goals under changing conditions; knowledge of the E&G budgeting and forecasting structure

Preferred: Knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Interest Based Bargaining Intent Book; familiarity with SAP ERP and BPC.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Irregular hours, overtime and possible holidays

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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.