Distribution System Operator
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician
At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.
Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.
We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.
We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.
Storm Duty RequirementsTampa Electric and its sister 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 Tampa Electric 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.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
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Job DetailsTitle:
Distribution System Operator
Company:
Tampa Electric Company
Location:
Bearss Operations Center
State and City:
Florida –
LUTZ
Shift:
12 Hr. X 7 Days
Recruiter:
Douglas W Mcdonald
This position will be open to Internal TECO team members for a minimum of 7 days from the date posted.
Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria: Before submitting an internal application, please review the following:
Submission of your application indicates that you confirm that you meet all the internal eligibility requirements at time of application submission.
Position ConceptResponsible for analyzing, coordinating, dispatching and documenting trouble, and switching tasks and using independent judgment to responsibly direct field personnel to respond to system problems, customer problems and requests within Tampa Electric’s distribution system.
Distribution System OperatorPerforms complex technical assignments; has decision-making responsibility requiring discretion and independent judgment with limited direction from Senior Distribution System Operator (DSO)/DCC Supervisor.
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssure that switching, tagging, and other information and instructions are received correctly over the radio and/or phone by requiring that field forces repeat through three‑way communication of the information and instructions given.
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