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Substation Operations Manager - Lakeland Electric
Substation Operations Manager - Lakeland Electric

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS The Substation Operations Manager oversees and directs all functions related to the engineering, construction, maintenance, and operation of electric substations, as well as the engineering, testing, maintenance, and operation of electric system protective and... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/3/2025


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: PraXel Line Services
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: PraXel Line Services

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for November is PraXel Line Services. PraXel Line Services is an electric utility emergency response company specializing in safe, efficient, and rapid response for storm damage restoration on distribution and transmission systems. PraXel Line Services... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/1/2025


FPUA Receives Statewide “Building Strong Communities” Award for Programs that Enhance the Community
FPUA Receives Statewide “Building Strong Communities” Award for Programs that Enhance the Community

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) with a “Building Strong Communities” award for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life in its community beyond efficient delivery of affordable and reliable... Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2025


Fiber Design Technician - City of Ocala
Fiber Design Technician - City of Ocala

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBThis is a highly skilled technical engineering position in the Ocala Fiber Network Division of the City. Reports to the Director or Designee. Examples of DutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Process service orders for residential and commercial services and determines material... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/30/2025


Finance Director - NSBU
Finance Director - NSBU

Job Summary: Direct the financial activities of the organization or subdivision, with primary responsibility for financial planning, control, and reporting requirements of NSBU. Oversee the procurement function, project management cost monitoring, and the annual audit process. Ensure compliance... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/30/2025


FMEA Recognizes Members for Programs and Services that Enhance Community
FMEA Recognizes Members for Programs and Services that Enhance Community

At its annual Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Jacksonville, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today awarded 19 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards. These awards were created to recognize Florida’s... Continue Reading

Date posted10/28/2025


FMEA Welcomes New Associate Member: October 2025
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Member: October 2025

Join FMEA in welcoming our new associate members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. GMB Power Line Services GMB Power Line Services is a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/27/2025


Staff Attorney - OUC
Staff Attorney - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Staff Attorney to join the Office of General Counsel division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a detail-oriented,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/24/2025


Senior IT Project Manager, Oracle CCB/MDM Systems - OUC
Senior IT Project Manager, Oracle CCB/MDM Systems - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior IT Project Manager - Oracle CCB/MDM Systems to join the Technology division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are seeking a highly... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/22/2025


FPL Rate Hearing Ends, Decision in November
FPL Rate Hearing Ends, Decision in November

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. State regulators Thursday finished a marathon hearing over a proposal that would increase Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates and are expected to make a decision next month. The state Public Service Commission is... Continue Reading

Date posted10/16/2025


Decommissioned Solar Facilities Eyed
Decommissioned Solar Facilities Eyed

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A Senate Republican on Wednesday filed a bill (SB 200) that would allow counties to pass ordinances about the decommissioning of solar-energy facilities after the end of the facilities’ “useful life.” The issue... Continue Reading

Date posted10/16/2025


Substation Electrician -- KEYS
Substation Electrician -- KEYS

Objective: The Substation Electrician provides quality craftsmanship on projects as part of a team whose goal is to successfully execute the initiatives of Keys Energy Services (KEYS) of completing projects safely, on-time and within specifications for quality delivery. The Substation Electrician... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/16/2025