Senior RTS Engineering Operator
Apply now »Date: Apr 14, 2021
Primary Location: Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 52763
NextEra Energy Resources is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power and renewable energy from the wind and sun in North America.
Position Specific Description
Offering a 2-year sign on bonus
NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Division is looking for a Senior ROCC RTS Engineering Operator that provides real time operations of wind, solar and battery storage facilities across the US and Canada.
Executes all critical remote renewable operations support processes at an advanced level, including, but not limited to, troubleshooting equipment that is off-line and can be reset, remote troubleshooting support for field personnel, plant Start-Up/Shutdown (Curtailment), Energy Market Communications and leadership competencies. Ensures control room compliance with all relevant regulatory compliance requirements. Daily execution of procedures and interpretation of trends and drawings. Requires ability to learn and operate new and existing systems. Position follows a 12-hour rotating shift that requires candidate to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. Position also requires occasional overtime.
The RTS Engineering Operator provides expertise in the remote resetting of equipment and development of troubleshooting instructions to minimize downtime and support field investigations and repair.
Other responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
•Work with engineering and technical services to understand what is causing turbine trips and collaborating on ways to eliminate trips
•Develop tools and work processes that support the advanced troubleshooting and return to service from central location
•Effectively communicates major events such as unit outages, environmental events, security events, and others to external entities
Additional Requirements
•Wind Technician I qualification
Preferred Qualifications
•Minimum 2 years’ experience of field troubleshooting and repairing multiple manufactures wind turbine models, Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Associate’s Degree in related field with some relevant experience
•Expert knowledge or familiarity with one or more of the following SCADA Systems:
•GE Visupro, GE WindSCADA Suite, GE ToolBoxST, Siemens WPS Suite, Fenway
•Ability to solve and communicate complex concepts in a way that is simple and easy to understand to a general engineering/management audience
•Proficient in MS Office Suite, EWIS/PI
HIGHLY DESIRED
- GE ToolBoxST Expereince
- Siemens Handheld Controller Experience
Job Overview
Employees in this senior-level role support the Renewable Operations Control Center (ROCC), which serves as the monitoring and operations center of NextEra Energy Resource's wind, photovoltaic (PV) solar, and battery energy storage fleet. This position executes all critical ROCC Operations processes, including, but not limited to, plant Start-Up/Shutdown (Curtailment), Daily Work Management (troubleshooting and outage restoration), and Energy Market Communications.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Under limited supervision:
- Ensures control room compliance with all relevant regulatory compliance requirements
- Executes procedures and interprets trends and drawings daily
- Requires ability to learn and operate new and existing systems
- Communicates major events such as unit outages, environmental events, security events, and others to external entities, executive management, and key support groups effectively
- Follows a 12-hour rotating shift that requires employees to work nights, weekends, and some holidays, as well as occasional overtime
- Meets attendance and storm duty requirements
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Associate’s or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s - Engineering
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Location: Juno Beach, Florida
Other Work Locations: Florida
Relocation Provided: No
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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