Sr. Engineer

Requisition ID:  58348 

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy's Power Generation Division is looking for a Senior Instrument and Controls (I&C) Engineer on the I&C Fleet Team in Engineering and Operations Support Services (EOSS).  This I&C Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Leader of the I&C Fleet Team in the Controls and Network Security Organization.  This role will provide technical expertise in the area of instrumentation and controls for the Fossil and Thermal-Solar Generating Fleet.  Responsibilities include system/asset program management; the development of department standards and best practices; troubleshooting and improving plant control systems; and managing system replacement, upgrades, and integration projects. 

Position Description

This position will require subject matter expertise (SME) in Power Generation Control Systems Core functions will include:

• Managing asset programs for Instrument and Control equipment and systems with focus on cost management, reliability, compliance, and delivering expert support
• Defining and managing project budgets, schedules, and execution, including support of technical design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and quality assurance through all phases of the project
• Developing and applying engineering standards in process control theory, maintenance programs, and project construction
• Providing troubleshooting and support to the Power Generation Division (PGD) in the area of Instrumentation and Controls for combined cycle, conventional, and thermal-solar power generation facilities
• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams for problem solving, betterment opportunities, and systems integration
• Supporting the deployment and maintenance of cyber security solutions to meet corporate standards or NERC CIP standards

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Power Generation or related industrial automation and control field
• Experience with a major Distributed Control System (DCS).  Preferred platforms include:  Emerson Ovation, GE Mark V, Ve,VI, VIe, Siemens T3000, Toshiba TOSMAP-DS, and/or Mitsubishi DIASYS
• Demonstrated successful application of process control knowledge
• Understanding of network architecture and topologies, including ability to troubleshoot Network Switches and Routers on Plant Control and Process Data Networks
• Due to the 24 hour, 7 day per week nature of power generation, night, weekend, and holiday support via telephone or call-out, may be required
• Travel to sites and vendor facilities throughout the United States averages about 30%

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with project management and control system engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification.
• PMI Project Management Certification.
• Six Sigma Certification; Green Belt or higher.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens family of PLC’s, Bently Nevada and Siemens Vibrometer vibration systems, and fire protection systems
• Experience with third party datalink communication protocols, including Modbus, DNP, OPC, etc.
• Knowledge and skill in control loop logic development and testing (sensors through final control elements) for classical and advanced algorithms.
• Hands-on functional checkout and start-up experience of new or retrofit power generation equipment and experience in process controls tuning desired
• Working knowledge and understanding of NERC CIP regulatory standards and processes
• Experience with Siemens, GE, and/or Mitsubishi combustion turbine commissioning, operation, and control logic development

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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