Principal PGD Reliability Engineer

Requisition ID:  83824 

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

Job Overview
NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a highly motivated and energetic engineer to join our PGD Wind Reliability team located at our PGA Office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. As a reliability engineer, you will join a team of engineers and technical specialists and collaborate with cross-functional teams to participate in projects and processes to optimize wind turbine performance, increase reliability, and reduce fleet operational costs. The ideal candidate will be able to operate independently, creatively solve complex technical issues, be comfortable with statistical data-analytics, manage their time across multiple projects, develop/mentor their teammates, and communicate effectively across organizational stakeholders at all levels. If you have limited work experience in the reliability engineering field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Alternate position levels are available for the right candidate. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position requires the qualified candidate to drive quality principles and initiatives into the wind portfolio through Wind Reliability Team efforts. Other job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees a variety of concurrent, high complexity projects
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• 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
• 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
• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations

Skills Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Professional Experience: 7+ years
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across various internal and external stakeholder groups
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with graphical data analysis
• Familiarity with reliability engineering tools and techniques, such as FMEA and FTA
• Experience with statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel to project sites and climb wind turbines >350 ft as needed (<10%)

Desired Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Certified – Green Belt or Black Belt
• Field operations experience or prior experience supporting field operations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience in Enterprise Asset Management systems (e.g. Maximo) and PowerBI Development
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems

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:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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