Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
About The Position
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Senior SCADA and Controls Engineer who can supervise, perform 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. Responsibilities:
Requirements
- Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Experience: 7+ years
Nice To Haves
- Process Management Concepts
- Possess 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
- Proven experience in programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of various SCADA applications (e.g., GeoSCADA, Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware) and PLC’s (e.g., Allen-Bradley, GE Fanus, Siemens PCS7, Eaton)
- 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 provides supervisory support on E, I&C projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
- Track task and project schedules 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 and performs commissioning activities for new control systems and major upgrades, ensuring the documentation of all commissioning activities, test results, and acceptance criteria is completed
- Develops, supervises, maintains, and validates the calibration and documentation 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
- Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities on new and upgraded facilities when required
- Perform complete process control system design including PLC/DCS and HMI programming and configuration
- 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 for onsite troubleshooting support
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
