Sr Power Generation Technical Services Specialist
Palm Beach, FL - USA
Job Summary
Requisition ID: 95897
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Position Specific Description
The Technical Services Specialist Auxiliary Power & Electric Utility Optimization plays a critical role within the Power Generation Division (PGD) Business Services organization supporting how NextEra Energy manages cost risk and operational efficiency across one of the largest and most sophisticated renewable energy portfolios in the world. This role operates at the intersection of Operations Engineering Finance and electric utilities focusing on utility interactions that directly influence asset economics and longterm performance.
This is a highly analytical role focused on evaluating how PGD wind solar and energy storage assets interact with electric utilities. Core areas include auxiliary power strategy retail versus net generation treatment tariff interpretation metering configurations demand charges and backfeed arrangements. These decisions carry material financial implications and this role is responsible for developing analysis and recommendations that influence those outcomes.
Working closely with Operations Business Management Engineering Accounting Legal Development and external utility the Specialist identifies inefficiencies investigates billing discrepancies and reduces utility related cost and risk. The role regularly encounters sitespecific scenarios where precedent is limited requiring strong problem solving sound judgment and the ability to apply structured analysis in ambiguous situations.
A defining aspect of this role is translating complex utility tariffs billing data and contractual terms into clear decisionready insights. The Specialist prepares and presents analyses recommendations and risk assessments to PGD Stakeholders including senior leaders and executivelevel audiences particularly where utility cost or auxiliary power assumptions materially impact project economics.
In addition to individual analyses this role supports the development of repeatable processes documentation and analytical frameworks that enable consistency and scalability across the portfolio. The position balances through analysis with practical execution to ensure decisions are wellvetted without slowing execution.
This opportunity offers strong visibility ownership of analysis and recommendations and the ability to develop expertise at the intersection of power generation utility economics renewable operations. Success requires strong analytical capability attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
The ideal candidate brings analytical rigor sound judgment and the ability to influence outcomes across a matrixed organization. The ideal candidate would have the following:
- Experience supporting largescale energy utility infrastructure or industrial operations with exposure to electric utility billing tariffs metering or auxiliary / station power concepts
- Demonstrated experience usingstatistical programing for data analysis automation or validation (e.g. utility billing analysis data reconciliation or repeatable workflows)
- Advanced Excel proficiency including complex formulas structured analysis and scenariobased modeling
- Experience synthesizing quantitative analysis intoexecutiveready materials (PowerPoint dashboards or similar tools)
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Data Science Finance Economics or a related analytical discipline;Masters degree preferred
- Ability to communicate risks tradeoffs and financial or operational impacts to senior stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to connect analysis to broader business outcomes
- Background in renewable energy power markets utilities or regulated infrastructure is a strong plus but not required for the right candidate
This job interprets organizes executes and coordinates assignments. Employees in the role plan and develop technical projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs. This involves exploration of subject area definition of scope selection of areas for investigation and development of novel concepts. Individuals in the role act as a technical liaison to individuals within and outside their organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to the individuals field. Employees assignments are given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations.
Provides full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel
Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and/or upgrade
Analyzes and identifies the root cause of - and implements comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues
Provides technical leadership in the functional specification design and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools
Develops new (and improves existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity reducing risk of system failure promoting efficiency in work flow and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets
Establishes documents and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel
Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 4 years
Bachelors - Engineering
Supervisor/Management Experience:Without Rating
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Technical Specialist
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes if applicable
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Required Experience:
Senior IC