Distribution Design Tech Progression II

POSITION CONCEPT

The Distribution Design Technician (DDT) progression supports Tampa Electric Companys (TEC) distribution system construction and maintenance projects. The DDT processes work requests in the work management system (WMS) determines customer requirements prepares designs and possibly project cost estimate (e.g. CIAC and PSA estimates) obtain necessary work permits and coordinate activities with all involved TEC departments to ensure successful scheduling completion of projects and customer satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meet with customers and/or their agents (customers) to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions and to determine the schedule and required completion dates (targeted schedule dates) of different construction phases.

Manage communication to all involved entities concerning any updates in the construction schedule changes with potential impact documenting updates through letters and e-mails as necessary.

2. Process work requests (WR) in the WMS. Divide jobs into work phases/crews establishing an associated WR for each of the different TEC construction phases/crews involved: including overhead line crews underground line crews service crews project conduit and crossing conduit. Enter work status and other project details in WMS for all associated WRs.

3. Perform technical analysis and calculations to determine the most economical and reliable solutions for customers and the TEC distribution system. Estimate the electrical loads for customers with < 50 kW demand (obtain from TEC New Construction for customers with >50 kW demand) and determine actual or proposed field measurements (such as span distances conductor height/sizes etc.). Model these conditions in the appropriate software applications (PoleForeman etc.) to determine optimal equipment/material strength and/or spatial specifications to meet customer needs while ensuring all results comply with respective regulatory requirements.

4. Using TECs geographical information system (GIS) draw the proposed and existing electrical features (company assets). Establish all specifications in GIS such as the correct electrical connectivity proper supporting structures and all compatible units (CUs) for materials and labor at the correct type and/or amount for each feature. Resolve any identified errors in GIS ensure all GIS task types are linked to the WMS work requests and upload GIS data to WMS.

5. Produce and/or oversee the production of construction prints for Field Construction Operations and/or contractors:

Verify that locations of TECs existing and proposed equipment and any third parties infrastructures (water sewer storm gas telephone and cable lines) are adequately identified on the construction prints and equipment specifications are captured.

Based on the scope of construction and company safety standards determine necessity and scale of the Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) plan that Field Construction Operations and/or contractors would need for completing work in the right-of-way.

6. In support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance review financial data in WMS related to Engineering Field Construction and Operations construction and maintenance activities. Verify activities are coded to the correct classification and charged to the appropriate accounts (Capital vs. O&M).

7. Using visual and physical procedures investigate examine and test the integrity of company equipment to determine the need for replacement or upgrade. Upon successful completion of proper training will access and inspect energized equipment and install current/voltage recording devices (RVM) for trouble shooting.

JOB LEVEL 2: Distribution Design Technician

Work under limited supervision on assignments of increasing complexity and diversity. Provide leadership on new construction projects and other various assignments of moderate complexity as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

Troubleshoot customer voltage complaints using various instruments such as recording ammeters and voltmeters. Install program and download voltage monitoring devices analyze results and utilize engineering skills and practices to resolve customer voltage complaints.

Review (GIS) construction prints from TEC Mapping Services for accuracy and clarity.

Interpret plans for large government projects of relative complexity such as road widening intersection improvements and the installations or relocations of public infrastructures and identify TEC facilities and/or potential issues;

Meet with DOT county municipalities other utilities and contractors to preplan the construction and modification of roads and distribution systems.

- Analyze road construction design prints and identify/indicate any physical and economic impacts to Tampa Electric distribution facilities or assets:

Determine any violation to past land use agreements;

Engineer associated relocations of Tampa Electric facilities and indicate proposed relocation on road design drawings; Create work requests for construction efforts;

Estimate the economic impact to the company and/or the agency.

For capital specific construction projects (greater than XX00000) produce budget estimates for Engineering Field Construction and Operations. For approved capital specific construction projects produce PSA (Project Scope Approvals) estimates. Negotiate with external survey crews for complex Road Widening projects.

Provide engineering and project management/leadership for:

Large Master-planned multiple parcel residential developments for coordination over many years;

Commercial projects that may include malls large retail and schools.

Investigate document and respond to assigned Public Service Commission inquiries.

Mentor less experienced Distribution Design Technicians. Train other departments on various aspects of processes and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: College Degree or technical certification(s).

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid drivers license and safe driving record. If applicable: Must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

Experience

Required: Minimum 1 year of experience as a TEC DDT Associate; or two years of directly equivalent distribution design experience with another utility or approved consultant; or two years combined internal /equivalent external distribution design experience required.

Must have experience in safely accessing and inspecting energized equipment and installing current/voltage recording devices (RVM) for trouble shooting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required: Must have demonstrated and sustained above expected proficiency as a DDT Associate with the ability and potential for assuming greater responsibility. Demonstration of effective project management project leadership and communication skills are essential. Must successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and can quickly redirect focus for changing priorities as needed.