Requisition ID:  84154 

 

NextEra Energy Resources 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

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced professional to join the Power Generation Division Engineering & Operations Support Services organization as part of the wind renewable energy fleet team.  The ideal candidate is highly capable, well organized, results oriented, self-directed, process focused and an effective communicator who can build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

 

Job Overview and Expectations:

With little supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to complete the following:

Perform Day to Day Activities of Machine Handling Drive-train system Yaw system Pitch system Hydraulic system Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation operates ‘around the clock’ Perform Root Cause Analysis Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues Catastrophic Events Develop & Deploy  RCA Countermeasures Failure Management Countermeasures Reliability Improvement Countermeasures Cost Effective Solutions to Problems Maintenance Optimization Strategies Tooling  Drive Organization Efficiencies Automating Processes Standardizing Dispositions

 

With little supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following: 

Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments Use advanced methods and techniques that may require extension/adaption of theories, precepts, practices and/or criteria Collaborate within and across business units Be a catalyst for change Mentor junior engineers

 

Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering 7+ Years of Relevant Engineering Work (design, project, test, etc.) 5+ Years of Experience in Wind Power Generation and/or Drivetrain Experience Demonstrated History of Leadership Capability and Project Ownership Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work

 

Desired Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in power generation (renewables preferred) or related industrial field Gear, Bearing, Bolted Joint Design, Application and/or Maintenance Experience Licensed Professional Engineer Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering Patent Holder Experience in Project Management and/or Personnel Supervision Experience with AutoCAD or Solid Works Experience with Maximo or similar enterprise asset management system Six Sigma certification, Shainin Red 8 Journeyman or similar quality process certification
 

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 assignedRequired Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Engineering
•  Experience: 7+ 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

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. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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