Sr Process Automation & Continuous Improvement Analyst

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Date: Aug 19, 2026

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

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  96956 

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

We are seeking a Senior level Process Automation & Continuous Improvement Analyst to simplify and automate routine business processes. Develop practical solutions using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and Python and other AI Tools.

 

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and comfortable with rapid change. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured process improvement methodologies is required. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional who wants to provide value by leveraging continuous improvement principles, automation, operational excellence, artificial intelligence, and business transformation.

 

Key Skills

  • Build and maintain simple automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
  • Use Python, Excel, Power Query, or similar tools to automate repetitive data-processing and reporting activities.
  • Assist with the development of Power Apps, dashboards, forms, and digital process solutions.
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts to identify waste, reduce process variation, and improve cycle time.
  • Collect and analyze process data to establish baselines, identify bottlenecks, and measure improvement results.
  • Support continuous improvement projects using structured methodologies such as DMAIC, PDCA, or A3 problem solving.
  • Test automation solutions, validate requirements, and support implementation with end users.
  • Develop user guides, process documentation, and basic training materials.
  • Monitor implemented solutions and recommend additional improvements based on performance data.

 

Ideal Candidate

 

The ideal candidate is someone with the ability to combine industrial engineering, process improvement thinking with practical automation tools, strong problem-solving skills, comfortable with change and fast pace environment

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineer, information systems, data analytics, computer science, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Academic, internship, or project experience with process improvement, automation, data analysis, or systems optimization.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate or another workflow automation platform.
  • Basic Python programming or scripting skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Understanding of process mapping, systems thinking, and structured problem solving.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to translate business needs into simple technical and process-based solutions.

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification.
  • Experience with Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, or Dataverse.
  • Familiarity with SQL, Power Query, APIs, or robotic process automation.
  • Experience completing an automation, data analytics, or process improvement project through school, an internship, or previous employment.
  • Familiarity with Agile, Design Thinking, DMAIC, PDCA, or other improvement methodologies.
  • Interest in industrial engineering applications, artificial intelligence, process mining, and digital transformation.

Job Overview

Employees in this role conduct complex operational analyses and lead medium to large project teams that support informed decision making within the business unit.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conducts analyses and prepares reports that provide operational and/or technical support to business operations
  • Conducts quantitative and qualitative research to support small to medium special projects
  • Assists with process design and modification for continuous business improvement
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
  • Experience: 4+ 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:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
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.

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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