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Administrative Supervisor - Ocala Electric Utility
Administrative Supervisor - Ocala Electric Utility

Description This is a highly responsible working supervisory position requiring “hands-on” control over the day-to-day administrative support operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable and budget management functions of the department. Examples of... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/21/2025


Utility Technician (Gas/Electric) - Town of Havana
Utility Technician (Gas/Electric) - Town of Havana

The Town of Havana is currently accepting applications for a Gas/Electric Utility Technician. This position work under the supervision of the Electric/Gas Superintendent and will be responsible for the field oversight and daily operation of the Town's gas utility, and will provide significant... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/20/2025


KUA President & GM Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
KUA President & GM Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council

At their annual meeting in Tampa, members of the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC) elected Brian Horton, KUA President and General Manager, as secretary/treasurer of the organization’s Board of Directors. The FRCC is comprised of top-level executive members elected within six... Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2025


Trierweiler Reappointed as Public Counsel
Trierweiler Reappointed as Public Counsel

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A joint legislative committee Monday approved Walt Trierweiler to serve another four years as state public counsel, a job that represents consumers in utility issues. The Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight approved... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2025


OUC Names Vice President of Digital and Technology
OUC Names Vice President of Digital and Technology

Jaison Busby was recently named Vice President of Digital and Technology (D&T) for OUC—The Reliable One. With 30 years of information technology experience, Busby is notable for transforming organizations with innovative and agile technology solutions. At OUC, Busby leads business unit... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2025


Electrical Project Engineer - KEYS
Electrical Project Engineer - KEYS

The Project Engineer is tasked with providing overall project management, contract management, budgeting, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects. Manage project engineering from beginning to end. Budget/estimate project costs; develop bid specifications, contractor technical... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/17/2025


Chief Customer Officer - GRU
Chief Customer Officer - GRU

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), Florida’s most comprehensive utility service provider, proudly serves approximately 200,000 customers with electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and telecommunications services.We are seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Chief Customer Officer... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/14/2025


PP Operations Tech I or PP Operations Tech II - KUA
PP Operations Tech I or PP Operations Tech II - KUA

General Definition of Work Power Plant Operations Technician I Performs responsible skilled and routine technical work in the operation of the generating plant. Performs routine skilled work assisting in the maintenance and repair of power generating and auxiliary equipment. Does related work as... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/5/2025


Regulators Approve Utility Storm Costs
Regulators Approve Utility Storm Costs

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. While trying to cushion the blow for Tampa Electric Co. customers, state regulators Tuesday approved proposals by Tampa Electric and Duke Energy Florida to collect more than $1.55 billion to cover hurricane-related costs and... Continue Reading

Date posted02/4/2025


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, February: Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, February: Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for February is Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP. Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP currently serves more than 500 clients throughout the United States and represents the public-sector side of the energy and telecommunications industries. They fight to promote... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/1/2025


Leesburg Electric Receives Statewide “Restoring Communities Award” for Power Restoration Efforts
Leesburg Electric Receives Statewide “Restoring Communities Award” for Power Restoration Efforts

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently recognized Leesburg Electric with a 2024 “Restoring Communities Award.” The annual awards are given to public power utilities for their exemplary power restoration efforts in their own communities or for their mutual aid... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2025


State Seeks to Short-Circuit Climate Lawsuit
State Seeks to Short-Circuit Climate Lawsuit

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The state is seeking to end a lawsuit filed by a group of young adults who allege the Florida Public Service Commission has improperly signed off on plans that can help lead to pollution-emitting power plants that contribute to... Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2025