PGD Reliability Engineer - Wind - North Region

Requisition ID:  79301 

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 individual for a Power Generation Reliability Engineering position for our operational wind fleet located in the north region- North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa. The ideal candidate will live within the region and be able to travel upwards of 40% to support the wind assets in the portfolio. 

The Reliability Engineer will be a pivotal part of a dynamic, multifaceted team that ensures any known or potential issues is identified and remediated, as well as identifying any new or emerging issues for the wind turbines in operation. This role will require close work with the equipment OEM and the broader NextEra Engineering organization. The selected candidate will develop domain expertise on newly introduced turbine system support, utilizing quality tools and principles in resolving technical issues that may arise during the initial operating period. Additionally, the selected candidate will help develop initial maintenance requirements and help ensure proper new project onboarding into and reporting from corporate data and asset management systems.  The selected candidate will also support Fleet Reliability and Business Services in the development and application of component failure models to proposed new projects and technologies.

Other job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees a variety of concurrent, high complexity projects
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
• Identifies issues and challenges, measures and validates results, and implements solutions across various stakeholder groups and internal customers
• Provides expert information to internal and external customers on complex issues
• Creates and communicates presentation materials for Leadership report outs and team working level sessions with various levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Conducts internal and external research and stays aware of new developments, innovative advancements, and emerging technologies pertaining to Wind energy
• Provides coaching, mentorship, and direction to cross-functional teammates
• Provides updates, feedback, and support to Regional Reliability Engineering initiatives
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding Reliability Engineering efforts and activities of high importance to the business

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, 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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