Sr Power Generation Engineer

Employer description

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. 

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