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Job Title, Company & Details Position: Solar Technician II Company: Tampa Electric Company Location: Florida, Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days Storm Duty Requirements Team members are required to participate in response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our customers. Storms will be considered a condition of employment. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with company rules and procedures. Position Concept The Solar Technician II is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all utility‑scale solar plant systems, including inverters, tracking systems, arrays, RTU interfaces, and plant instrumentation. The role also supports capital projects, IT security with NERC/CIP compliance, and all other duties as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities Maintenance and modification of utility‑scale solar plant inverters. Maintenance and modification of utility‑scale solar plant tracking systems. Maintenance and modification of utility‑scale solar plant arrays including modules. Responsible for all plant process instrumentation. Responsible for maintenance of plant RTU interfaces. Support capital projects from a solar technician role. Support IT Security with NERC/CIP compliance. All other duties as assigned. Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field from an accredited university. Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of work experience related to the duties and responsibilities. Preferred: Minimum 4 years of work experience related to the duties and responsibilities. College degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience (1 year per year of education for an Associate’s degree, 2 years for a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Working knowledge of utility‑scale Solar Photovoltaic Electric Power Generation and related technical training. Preferred: Knowledge of utility‑scale inverters, tracking systems, solar arrays; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); supervisory and development skills; distributed controls systems. Work Conditions Work hours may exceed 40 per week; work may be indoors, outdoors, around hot equipment, on weekends, and may require staying on call. Competencies Builds strong, collaborative relationships. Drives operational excellence for customers. Speaks up on safety, health, and the environment. Takes ownership and acts with integrity. Thinks strategically and exercises sound judgment. Physical and Medical Screening Successful applicant will be required to take and pass a baseline medical examination as part of pre‑employment screening, including a drug screening and background check (education, employment, criminal, and motor vehicle). Physical worker medical exam required. Benefits Competitive Salary 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching Pension Plan Paid time off Paid holiday time Medical, prescription drug and dental coverage Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs Onsite fitness centers Bonus Plan and more Equal Opportunity Statement TECO Energy is an equal opportunity 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 constitute a bona fide occupational requirement and the employee is unable to perform essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations. 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 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 & Application Accommodations TECO Energy provides reasonable accommodations for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment unless undue hardship is caused. Applicants may request accommodations in the application process five business days prior to the time required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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