POSITION CONCEPT
Accurately locate and mark Tampa Electric Company's underground facilities to ensure public safety and minimize damage resulting from excavation work. Also, in response to customer concern for safety,
inspect distribution facilities and take appropriate action. Know and conform to safe work practices,
including working with hot' primary and secondary and 13KV cables, and safe driving practices.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Accurately locate and mark the location of the underground assets on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags and other
equipment. Photograph sites and complete all information required for each locate ticket. Utilize
computer to receive /complete locate tickets and obtain related work locations and descriptions.
(65%)
2. Inform excavators of any work that could endanger the safety of the public or TEC facilities. 15%
3. Notify appropriate TEC departments of any maintenance needs, or hazardous or environmentally
sensitive condition observed. 10 %
4. Investigate and provide specific written reports on all instances of cable damage, to be used in the
legal process for recovery of costs. 10%
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Interacts with multiple levels in the organization (i.e. Distribution Design Technicians, One Source, Service Area Representatives, Planners, System Service Dispatchers, Project Managers, Line Supervisors)
External: Interacts with customers, governmental agencies, contractors and developers. Establish
and maintain positive relations with all excavators, customers, and other utilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Education,
Required: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree or technical school certificate
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Valid Florida driver's license and safe driving record
Direct Experience
Required: Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in electric underground line/cable
locating performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required
Preferred: Ability to operate Ground Penetrating Radar; Additional experience with gas line
locating is helpful.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required: Must have the ability to learn all job-related skills; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, IrthNet or Dig Track ticket management system; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of complex map reading, construction prints, drawings, TEC distribution
construction specifications, and underground construction practices;
Must understand company safe work practices, work rules, work procedures, regulations and policies;
Must regularly use independent judgment in work assignments and decision making that affects company operations;
Good working knowledge of transmission and distribution facilities; Must have understanding of National Electric Safety Codes;
Must fulfill OSHA competency requirements for working with energized equipment over 70 volts;
Must prove competency in the operation of 3M's Dynatel, Vivax V-Loc Pro and Radiodetection digital detection units
Preferred: Ability to locate gas, water and fiber
TECO Energy
702 N Franklin St
Tampa
Florida États-Unis
www.tecoenergy.com
