Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

NextEra Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Principal SCADA and Controls Engineer who can supervise and apply diversified knowledge of Automation and I&C engineering principles and practices to the Upstream/Midstream Oil & Gas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industries within the Nextera Power Generation Division. Performs oversight, engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLC's, Instrumentation and control systems and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in relevant field

Nice To Haves

• Process Management Concepts
• Experience working with Industry, Regulatory, and Corporate Standards
• Experience in commissioning documentation standards and best practices
• Proven track record in mentoring and developing engineering talent
• Quality Tools and Techniques
• Working experience with SCADA applications and PLC's
• Experience with Modbus and OPC
• Working experience with Ethernet and Serial networks
• Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control
• Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and supervises engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
• Prepares, tracks and is accountable for task and project budgets
• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
• Prepares process control design concepts and documentation (e.g., C&E, control narratives, interlock matrices)
• Leads I&E commissioning activities for new control systems and major upgrades, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all commissioning procedures, test results, and acceptance criteria
• Develops, maintains, and validates calibration documentation protocols for instrumentation and control devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel during the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational phases of projects
• Prepare, participate and facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities on new and upgraded facilities when required
• Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades
• Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues
• Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions
• Mentors and supervises senior level Control Engineers, providing technical guidance, professional development opportunities, and performance oversight
• Directs and coordinates the work of senior engineering staff on complex control system projects, ensuring quality deliverables and knowledge transfer
• Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets
• Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users
• Travels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree