Sr PGD Wind Turbine Control Specialist

Requisition ID:  79000 

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

NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Wind Turbine Control Specialist who can apply diversified knowledge of OEM level controls, SCADA principles, and IT/OT concepts to a broad variety of assignments supporting wind power generation. The employee is responsible for independently interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments supporting wind turbine individual and site-level communication and control. This role is also responsible for providing technical guidance, support, and mentoring to other team members as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. The successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding safety, regulatory compliance, system integrity, and technical scope under limited supervision. Alternative position levels are available for the right candidate. 
Overview:

Employees in this position are responsible for maintaining overall turbine availability and performance for NextEra’s wind asset portfolio. 

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization. Functions well with limited direction regarding technical matters pertaining site turbine and park level control systems and SCADA applications
• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
• Provides site and remote technical support to operations and business unit personnel on proper use and care of turbine and park distributed IO controller network and PLC systems 
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex computer and OT communication system issues as related to power system operationCan understand, troubleshoot and resolve common network, database, protocol and application issues
• Familiar with the implementation of NERC Standards as related to SCADA and communications
• Travels to renewable generation sites occasionally to perform onsite troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades
• Establishes, modifies, and maintains procedures/guidelines supporting controls and electrical SCADA users
• Monitors and resolves infrastructure performance, application connectivity, and security related issues utilizing specialized network diagnostic tools and software
• Assists in the preparation of labor and materials estimates, reviews bids, and assists in overseeing contracted services
• Displays strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced operational environment
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning
• Effective Written and Verbal Communications
• Ability to meet the physical requirements including some climbing and work in elevated areas
• Formal training in Electronics, Control Systems, programming, Windows or UNIX, and Networking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for success in the position

Desired Qualifications:

• Process Management Concepts
• Quality Tools and Techniques – Six Sigma Green Belt
• Working experience with SCADA applications, and PLC’s
• Background in PLC logic development and troubleshooting
• Experience with Modbus, OPC, and DNP3 protocols 
• Experience with Python, SQL, and C languages
• Working experience with GE WindSCADA and ControlST, Siemens WPS, Vestas VOB and Online Toolkit
• Working knowledge of power and voltage regulation fundamentals 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Technical Specialist
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.

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