Sr. Electrical Engineer (Power Converter)

Requisition ID:  72480 

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

The Wind Fleet Electrical team is seeking an electrical engineering candidate with 5+ years of experience to support the operation and maintenance of the NextEra Energy Resources wind turbines. 

Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Power Conversion
• Power Electronics 
• Motors and small generators
• Electrical parts repair processes
• Parts management processes
• Electrical System Troubleshooting

The team supports the operation and maintenance of 12000+ Wind Turbines across North America from headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The goal of the Electrical Wind Fleet team is to increase uptime of the fleet and decrease operation and maintenance costs. Scope of roll includes: 

• Leading Root Cause Analysis investigations
• Developing repair opportunities with 3rd parties
• Addressing ongoing parts obsolescence 
• Operational improvements through preventive, condition based and predictive maintenance
• Development and validation of equipment reliability improvements
• Electrical Safety and Short Circuit analysis
• Power System analysis and modeling
• Maintenance procedure development
• Product validation

Basic Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to wind sides and vendor shops (up to 20%)
• Willing and able to climb wind turbines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
• Willing to work in an office environment
• Ability and interest to learn and self-teach new skills and technologies
• Ability to communicate and present to leadership
• Basic financial and business acumen, Can translate engineering solutions into financial benefit to business
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and deliverables
• Data driven decision maker
   

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

Where permitted by applicable law, NextEra Energy requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on or before the first day of employment.

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