Title: Spring 2025: Polk Power Station StudentCompany: Tampa Electric CompanyState and City: Florida - MulberryShift: Mon – Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or roleThe TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.Position Summary/Details:Student will develop a deeper understanding of Power Plant Maintenance, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Problem-solving and Troubleshooting. Multiple projects will require student to apply fundamentals of engineering, while also providing practical solutions to real world problems. The opportunity at Polk Power will develop the student with a deeper understanding of equipment Reliability, Availability & Maintainability.Accountabilities:
Provide red line markups on field drawings and submit to Engineering leadership for review and Print approval.
Submit maintenance claims against GE Contractual Service Agreement to maximize plant profitability.
Develop cost-savings projects and orchestrate the Project cycle with minimal supervision from Engineering leadership.
Assess Plant Performance and develop project scopes or upgrades based on the business needs and justification.
Assignments delegated as necessary by plant leadership.
Physical Location of Co-op: Polk Power Station – Admin A Building – Engineering & Technical TeamWorking Conditions: Combination of Plant/Field and Office environment. Must be willing and able to work in dusty, hot, and noisy environments.Preferred Availability: Part – Time (20-30 hours)QUALIFICATIONS:Education:The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.Co-Op Requirements:
To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
Currently pursuing an Engineering DegreePreferred/Related Discipline : Mechanical EngineerYear in School: Junior or SeniorKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Microsoft Office (digital collaboration)
Heat Transfer
Modes of Failure
Analytics and Performance
Data Management
Emera Leadership Competencies :
Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
A pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screeningTECO 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 StatementThe 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 policyIt 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 accommodationsApplicants 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.Nearest Major Market: LakelandJob Segment: Power Plant, Mechanical Engineer, Intern, Engineer, Energy, Engineering, Entry Level
