Sr PGD Engineer - Coram Wind - Mojave, CA

Requisition ID:  71626 

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. 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 on the West Coast. Ideal placement would be near our Mojave, CA cluster but we're open to Washington, Oregon, or California. Travel is required upwards of 40% within the region. NextEra Energy, Inc. is one of the largest and highest-performing power generation companies in the nation and a leader in Renewable Energy. The Power Generation Division (PGD) is responsible for a diverse generation fleet of nearly 50 GW. The fleet, which continues to grow, includes Fossil, Wind, Solar and Energy Storage Facilities.

The selected candidate 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 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

The base pay for this position is $92,000.00 to $138,000.00 per year. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Operating Srvs 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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

Where permitted by applicable law, NextEra Energy requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on or before the first day of employment.

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 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.