PGD Reliability Engineer - Wind

NextEra Energy • Mandan, ND

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About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a highly motivated and energetic engineer to join our PGD Wind Reliability team located in the Midwestern United States. As a reliability engineer, you will join a team of engineers and technical specialists and collaborate with cross-functional teams to participate in projects and processes to optimize wind turbine performance, increase reliability, and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will be able to operate independently, creatively solve complex technical issues, be comfortable with statistical data-analytics, manage their time across multiple projects, develop/mentor their teammates, and communicate effectively across organizational stakeholders at all levels. If you have limited work experience in the reliability engineering field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Alternate position levels are available for the right candidate. Ideal Candidate will reside in North Dakota, South Dakota or Montana. Roughly 50% travel required to regional wind sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience: 2+ years

Nice To Haves

• Professional Experience - 5+ years
• FE certification or PE License
• Six Sigma Certified - Green Belt or Black Belt
• Field power generation operations experience or prior experience supporting field operations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Expertise in wind turbine component failure modes (gearbox, blades, bearings, electrical systems)
• Experience in Enterprise Asset Management systems (e.g. Maximo) and PowerBI Development
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across various internal and external stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs and tools such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and infrared thermography
• Willingness to travel to project sites and climb wind turbines >350 ft as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees