PGD Wind Principal Mechanical Engineer

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 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.

Job Overview and Expectations:
Position responsibilities include dispositioning failing components, executing root cause analysis, and evaluating upgrades for wind turbine mechanical systems and equipment. Specific areas of focus will include wind turbine drive-train system, yaw system, pitch system, and hydraulic system.Position makes decisions and recommendations having significant impact on engineering and related activities of company. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers internally and externally to the organization. Candidate will be required to demonstrate a high degree of creativity in problem solving, sound judgment in planning, organization and execution of assigned work. Candidate will be required to troubleshoot wind turbine mechanical systems, champions the quality process, design specialty tooling, and perform cost justifications. Candidate will be required to complete engineering studies, engineering reports, engineering calculations, engineering drawing/specifications, support contractor bid packages, cost/schedule estimates. Duties will also include other associated activities as assigned.Candidate will be required to mentor junior team members and demonstrate/promote company values.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goalsApply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignmentsUse advanced methods and techniques that may require extension/adaption of theories, precepts, practices and/or criteriaCollaborate within and across business unitsBe a catalyst for changeMentor junior engineersTravel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per monthRespond as needed during off-hours as power generation business operates 'around the clock'
With little supervision/guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to:
Perform Day to Day Activities of Machine HandlingDrive-train systemYaw systemPitch systemHydraulic systemPerform Root Cause AnalysisSystemic & Emerging Wind Turbine IssuesCatastrophic EventsDevelop & Deploy RCA CountermeasuresFailure Management CountermeasuresReliability Improvement CountermeasuresCost Effective Solutions to ProblemsMaintenance Optimization StrategiesDrive Organization EfficienciesAutomating ProcessesStandardizing Dispositions
Qualifications:
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

Desired Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering7+ years of experience in power generation (renewables preferred) or related industrial fieldGear, Bearing, Bolted Joint Design, Application and/or Maintenance ExperienceLicensed Professional EngineerMasters of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDoctorate in Mechanical EngineeringPatent holderExperience in project management and/or personnel supervisionExperience with AutoCAD or Solid WorksExperience with Maximo or similar enterprise asset management systemSix Sigma certification, Shainin Red 8 Journeyman or similar quality process certification
Job Overview

Employees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities

• Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives

• Acts as a subject matter expert

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering

• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
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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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: Wind Energy, Energy

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