Principal PGD Wind Mechanical Engineer

NextEra Energy • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

110d

About The Position

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced professional to join the Power Generation Division Engineering & Operations Support Services organization as part of the wind renewable energy fleet team. The ideal candidate is highly capable, well organized, results oriented, self-directed, process focused and an effective communicator who can build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ Years of Relevant Engineering Work (design, project, test, etc.)
• 5+ Years of Experience in Wind Power Generation and/or Drivetrain Experience
• Demonstrated History of Leadership Capability and Project Ownership
• Travel to wind sites as often as 5-10 days per month
• Physically Capable of Climbing a Wind Turbine and Executing Field Work

Responsibilities

• Perform Day to Day Activities of Wind Mechanical Equipment Dispositions
• Drive-train system
• Yaw system
• Pitch system
• Hydraulic system
• Bolted joints
• Respond as needed during off-hours as power generation operates 'around the clock'
• Perform Root Cause Analysis
• Systemic & Emerging Wind Turbine Issues
• Catastrophic Event Response
• Develop & Deploy RCA Countermeasures
• Failure Management Countermeasures
• Reliability Improvement Countermeasures
• Maintenance Optimization Strategies
• Tool Development
• Drive Organization Efficiencies
• Automating Processes
• Standardizing Dispositions
• Apply standard processes/procedures to achieve objectives and goals
• Apply sound engineering principles to a broad variety of assignments
• Use advanced methods and techniques that may require extension/adaption of theories, precepts, practices and/or criteria
• Collaborate within and across business units
• Be a catalyst for change
• Mentor junior engineers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees