Principal PGD Reliability Engineer

Date: Aug 15, 2024

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 81877

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced engineer to join the Power Generation Division’s (PGD) EOSS Wind Reliability team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for consulting and collaborating with a team of engineers and technical professionals specializing in asset performance and data infrastructure. As such, the individual in this role will be the product owner of the Wind Business Intelligence (WBI) platform and accountable for the availability and quality of wind site performance data used for enterprise-wide reporting and data insights. Interpersonal skills are essential to foster continued collaboration with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies for growth and improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering/technical complexities, determining program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects

• Develops standards and guidelines for diverse Information Technology (IT) activities

• Consult with engineers and technical professionals responsible for data infrastructure and ensure their work is aligned with organizational goals and objectives, including collaboration with external partners and auditors

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

• Focus on advanced automated IT processes and data availability improvements

• Understand PGD data pipeline and answer questions on needed enhancements

• Work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

• At least 7 years of experience in engineering, science, or a related field

• Experience with project management and budgeting tools and platforms

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Six Sigma Certified – Green Belt

• Six Sigma Certified – Black Belt or Master Black Belt

• Master’s Degree – Engineering

• Working knowledge of JIRA

• Working knowledge of SAP

• Working knowledge of Maximo

• Advanced capability in Microsoft Office platforms, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Python or comparable programming language

• Renewable energy experience

Job Overview

Employees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities

• Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives

• Acts as a subject matter expert

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering

• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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