Sr Power Generation Engineer

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Requisition ID:   97706 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a highly motivated and energetic engineer to join our Power Generation Division (PGD) Wind Reliability team located at our PGA Office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. As a reliability engineer, you will join a team of engineers and technical specialists and collaborate with cross-functional teams to participate in projects and processes to optimize wind turbine performance, increase reliability, and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will be able to:Operate independently.Creatively solve complex technical issues.Be comfortable with statistical data-analytics.Manage their time across multiple projects.Develop/mentor their teammates.  Communicate effectively across organizational stakeholders at all levels.If you have limited work experience in the reliability engineering field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Alternate position levels are available for the right candidate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs to improve equipment and system reliability

Conduct root cause analyses of equipment failures, develop, and implement corrective actions, validate improvement results, and drive replication opportunities (Continuous Improvement)

Develop and implement predictive maintenance programs

Analyze equipment data and develop statistical models to predict equipment failure and improve maintenance strategies

Develop and maintain equipment maintenance procedures, standards, and guidelines

Provide technical support to cross-functional teams on equipment reliability and maintenance-related issues

Develop and maintain equipment life-cycle management plans

Participate in training for operations and maintenance personnel on equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and best practices

Identify and prioritize critical equipment and systems for maintenance and optimization

Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and policies

Provide coaching, mentoring, and direction to cross-functional teammates – especially on continuous improvement projects

Conduct internal and external research to stay aware of new development, innovative advancements, and emerging technologies pertaining to technical areas of expertise

Support engineering projects, initiatives, and event responses as needed

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Would Have The Following:

Professional Experience: 4+ years in engineering, science, or a related field

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across various internal and external stakeholder groups

Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with graphical data analysis

Familiarity with reliability engineering tools and techniques, such as FMEA and FTA

Experience with statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making

Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and PowerBi)

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Willingness to travel to project sites and climb wind turbines >350 ft as needed (<5%)

Six Sigma Certified – Green Belt or Black Belt

Field operations experience or prior experience supporting field operations

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Experience in Enterprise Asset Management systems (e.g. Maximo)

Experience with Python or other programming languages

Experience developing PowerBI dashboards

Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems 

Job Overview

Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs 

Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field 

Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations 

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt

Employee Type:   Full Time

Job Category:  Engineering

Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 

Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. 

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 

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