Sr Power Generation Engineer

Requisition ID: 97706

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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 individuals field
• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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