PGD Technical Services Specialist

Requisition ID:  90764 

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Position Specific Description

The selected candidate provides technical support to the Solar and BESS regional team with a focus on reducing event duration and optimizing site maintenance with a heightened focus on plant controls and networking. This positon will require 20 to 30% travel. 

Pimary Duties:

• System Matter Expect on all types of solar and battery control systems
  • Control Systems, Network and Data Management
    • PLC programming, SCADA
    • Network configurations, Gateways, Switches, Firewalls, modems etc.
    • 3rd party networks, EWIS, historian
    • Relays, RTUs, 
  • Battery Control and Monitoring systems
  • Battery Support Systems
    • HVAC
    • Fire Protection Systems
  • Inverters controls
  • Tracker controls
• Minimizes Event Duration through remote and local technical support.
  • Traveling as required to support emergency repairs and troubleshooting of of solar and storage SCADA, Control and Network failures
  • RIPC qualified
  • Proficient in hands on performance and execution of work related to the site equipment
• Focuses on optimizing site maintenance
  • Proficient in electrical safe work practices and knowledgeable on the application of NextEra’s electrical safety program
  • Develops technician’s skills and knowledge
  • Standardizes processes, procedures and techniques to ensure repeatability
  • Develops Solar and Battery site operation/ maintenance procedures in coordination with Battery Manufacture and Fleet.
  • Provides SME oversite during significant project work, complex tasks, or warranty work requiring a certified technician
• Supports customer and vendor relationships
  • Coordinates with business management in scheduling outages and critical technical communications with the customer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science and/or a minimum of five (5) years previous power plant or relative experience is required.
• Experience in networking, PLCs, SCADA and control systems, battery energy storage systems, utility scale solar or other power plant experience is highly desired.  
• Green Belt Certifications are preferred.
• Knowledge of Safe work practices and high quality written and verbal communication skills desired.
• Technician is versed in Electrical/Mechanical/Control systems

The estimated base pay for this position is $76,000.00 to $114,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

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:  Technical Specialist
Organization:  NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.

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