GM Solar & Energy Storage - NEER ROI

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Date: Feb 14, 2025

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  85594 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

 

Position Specific Description

The General Manager- Solar & Energy Storage will ensure all growth of new Solar and Energy Storage utility scale assets in NextEra Energy Resources are ready for commercial operations to achieve all key performance indicators. Employee will lead the safe operations of new Solar & Energy Storage sites from 9 months before commercial operations to turnover to Operations.

 

The position will report directly to the Vice President - Renewable Operations Integration. In this role, you will lead the safe operations of each site which includes hiring, training personnel, developing operating procedures, setting up compliance standards, and warranty tracking for the seamless turnover to Operations. 

 

The General Manager- Solar & Energy Storage will possess:

  • Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills
  • Solid technical background and field services experience
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple complicated tasks and achieve flawless execution
  • Six Sigma skills or equivalent quality skills
  • Ability to develop and oversee budget and inventory controls 
  • Ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
  • Superior organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain a valid passport
  • Ability to travel ~30% of the time

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain a world-class safety culture
  • Ensure environmental compliance
  • Provide leadership in all aspects of operations and maintenance
  • Resolve technical issues by working collaboratively with OEMs, Engineering & Construction and Engineering & Operations Support Services teams
  • Ensure timely warranty process adhere
  • Support the development and management of site and fleet budget processes
  • Ensure project financials target are met
  • Ensure compliance with all regulations and policies
  • Ensure compliance with SOX requirements for all sites
  • Manage all personnel training and development 
  • Oversee customer and landowner relations
  • Support renewables recruiting hiring strategy
  • Support development strategy
  • Interface with community leaders, regulatory agencies, equipment manufacturers, and local agencies as required
  • Develop KPIs to ensure the sites are meeting or exceeding operational standards 
  • Support the development of O&M budgets 
  • Ensures all budget targets are met
  • Collaborate with peers, stake holders, central organizations support team, vendors and OEMs for the furtherance of organizations goals
  • Ensures all safety, environmental, performance, and reliability targets are met
  • Develop and grow the team/business

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) from an accredited university or college
  • Experience: 7+ years in engineering and/or the solar and energy storage project construction and field operations
  • Professional Engineer license

Job Overview

Leaders in this role oversee a large region consisting of multiple solar/stoage generation sites.. Individuals are accountable for all aspects of the management and performance of both the physical and human assets in their assigned region.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensures compliance to all Power Generation Division (PGD) operational model processes 
  • Leads by example and emulates the PGD shared values
  • Interfaces with community leaders, regulatory agencies, equipment manufacturers, and local government and community representatives
  • Prepares budgets and forecasts for the entire region 
  • Ensures that contractual obligations are met
  • Leads collaboration teams and Solar/Storage operations tactical teams
  • Supports the development and execution of all PGD initiatives and aids in future planning and execution
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
  • Experience: 7+ years
  • Leadership Experience: 5+ years

Preferred Qualifications

  • None

 

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:  Operations
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, 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.

 

NextEra Energy and 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.

 


Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: Energy

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