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Sr PGD Central Maintenance Specialist - Okeechobee Clean Energy Center - Vero Beach, FL

Requisition ID: 90062 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 Smile, you found us! The position will be based out of Plant Martin in Indiantown, FL and will travel to support the fleet. Under limited guidance, this position directs a team of maintenance specialists, technicians, engineers, and contractors involved in power plant overhauls and maintenance. The individual in this position will lead internal and external resources to execute maintenance work with direct accountability for safety, environment, quality, schedule, and cost. The ideal candidate is expected to apply rigor, discipline, and focus in following standardized processes and procedures, while continuously applying a lean and quality improvement mindset to improve the process. Preferred candidates have strong technical knowledge of power plant equipment and are skilled in understanding and resolving technical issues, including for unplanned scope. The individual in this role will work closely with other Supervisors and Contract Coordinators to develop and implement complex plans for execution of work scope. Job Overview Employees in this job direct a team of maintenance specialists, technicians, engineers, and contractors involved in major maintenance activities or plant maintenance. Individuals in this position lead internal and external resources to Deliver Certainty for assigned major maintenance activities or plant maintenance to achieve objectives for: safety, environmental, quality, schedule, and cost compliance. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Focuses on streamlining activities through the use of lean maintenance techniques and standardized processes and procedures • Develops leadership skills to assume direct accountability for internal employee development and performance management • Leads the cost and schedule functions in accordance with corporate financial policies and procedures • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning • Process Management Concepts • Quality Tools and Techniques • Effective Written Communications • Effective Verbal Communications • High School Grad / GED • Safety Policy and Practice • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience • Experience: 4+ years • Supervisor/Management Experience:0+ years Preferred Qualifications • None 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: Maintenance/Construction Organization: Florida Power & Light Company 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. 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. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. 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. #LI-ES1

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Entering the wind trade in Vero Beach, FL, often begins with specialized training and education, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Training programs can range from several months to two years, focusing on developing technical skills for wind turbine maintenance and installation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a significant growth in wind energy jobs, with projections showing a 60% increase in wind turbine technician positions from 2023 to 2033. In Vero Beach, aspiring wind trade professionals can expect to earn an average of $246.50 per week, with experienced technicians potentially earning over $61,770 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and training platforms offer pathways to enter this growing field, leading to a career with promising earning potential and job stability.

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