Power Generation Plant Operations Leader

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Date: Oct 20, 2026

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

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  98132 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

 

Position Specific Description

This position will be responsible for driving best in class safety and environmental performance, responsible for all aspects of operations and maintenance to maximize plant reliability and development of high-performance teams to support 24/7 operations. Dependent on candidate qualifications and business need, the successful candidate will be based out of one of our Florida power plants. 
  

The successful candidate for this position shall be able to manage all aspects of site business and operations, achieving all production and business targets while maintaining an injury-free work site.  Combined cycle power plant operations experience required. 
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Strong knowledge and experience within power plant operations, maintenance and troubleshooting

  • Six Sigma Certification; Yellow Belt or higher 

  • Bachelor's in Engineering 

Job Overview

Employees in this job lead a team of Technicians. Their team is responsible for the assessment, management, and planning of activities to ensure all plant or pipeline equipment is operational and available to support production requirements. Team responsibilities include technical support for daily operations, plant and process improvements, equipment acquisition, plant breakdown and analysis, and recommending corrective actions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides oversight to production teams in the area of daily operations, preventive maintenance, and reliability checks
  • Coaches employees in safe work practices, craft skills, productivity, and training
  • Develops and refines operations procedures, processes, and overhaul start up and shutdown
  • Ensures that all production activities are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and consistent with PGD policies, procedures, and practices
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Leadership Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree

 

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:  Florida Power & Light Company 
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. 

 

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. 

 

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: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Energy

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