Principal PGD Wind Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID:  88455 

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced professional to join the Power Generation Division Engineering & Operations Support Services organization as part of the wind renewable energy fleet team. The ideal candidate is highly capable, well organized, results oriented, self-directed, process focused and an effective communicator who can build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Position/Job Overview and Expectations:

With little supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to complete the following:

• Perform Day to Day Activities of Wind Mechanical Equipment Dispositions
  • Drive-train system
  • Yaw system
  • Pitch system
  • Hydraulic system
  • Bolted joints
  • Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation operates ‘around the clock’
• Perform Root Cause Analysis
  • Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues
  • Catastrophic Event Response
  • Develop & Deploy
  • RCA Countermeasures
  • Failure Management Countermeasures
  • Reliability Improvement Countermeasures
  • Maintenance Optimization Strategies
  • Tool Development
• Drive Organization Efficiencies
  • Automating Processes
  • Standardizing Dispositions

With little supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals
• Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments
• Use advanced methods and techniques that may require extension/adaption of theories, precepts, practices and/or criteria
• Collaborate within and across business units
• Be a catalyst for change
• Mentor junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ Years of Relevant Engineering Work (design, project, test, etc.)
• 5+ Years of Experience in Wind Power Generation and/or Drivetrain Experience
• Demonstrated History of Leadership Capability and Project Ownership
• Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month
• Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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