Sr Power Generation Maintenance Specialist - I&C / Electrical Coach

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.

About the role

This position will report to the Plant Manager and be based at West County Energy Center in Loxahatchee, FL. The successful candidate will have a strong safety leadership presence and a bias for action. Instrument & controls and electrical maintenance experience is preferred.

Experience in planning and executing daily maintenance on industrial plant equipment including: gas turbines, steam turbines, instruments, transmitters, and valves. The position will troubleshoot and analyze equipment performance deviations while ensuring the plant's electrical and I&C equipment is maintained at the highest operational standards and available for use at all times.

Electrical troubleshooting skillset required: AC/DC motors/controllers, Low/Medium voltage circuit breakers, generators, excitations systems, and general electrical maintenance standards. Combined cycle operations and I&C knowledge is desired.

Responsibilities

• Directs a team of production and maintenance technicians and contractors in plant maintenance activities
• Leads internal and external resources to execute plant maintenance, achieving short and long-term site goals in safety, environmental compliance, reliability, availability, and cost management
• Focuses on optimizing site maintenance
• Develops technicians’ skills and knowledge
• Standardizes processes, procedures, and techniques to ensure repeatability
• Applies advanced leadership skills for internal employee development and performance management
• Drafts troubleshooting plans and builds work scope packages for field technicians
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Performs job function with minimal oversight

Requirements

• High School Grad / GED
• 4+ years of experience in a relevant field
• Supervisor/Management experience
• Knowledge of process management concepts, quality tools, and techniques
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of safety policy and practice
• Technical/functional knowledge and learning ability
• Electrical troubleshooting skills: AC/DC motors/controllers, Low/Medium voltage circuit breakers, generators, excitation systems, and general electrical maintenance standards
• Ability to read and understand electrical prints and diagrams
• Ability to obtain/maintain NERC medium access

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Degree
• Combined Cycle Power Plant operations experience
• Electrical Journeyman Certificate
• Six Sigma quality tools experience
• Experience managing projects within budget and identifying capital/O&M projects to forecast plant's future budget
• Supervisor/Foreman experience

Benefits

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support employees and their eligible family members.