Principal Power Generation Combustion Turbine Engineer

NextEra Energy • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Division is looking for a Principal Combustion (Gas) Turbine Engineer to join the Combustion Turbine Fleet Team (CTFT).

This position will include responsibilities for leading technical support for a large fleet of combustion turbines, with ownership of troubleshooting, work/outage planning, fleet reliability improvements, and working closely with OEMs. Additionally, this role will include working on strategic initiatives with the ongoing efforts to reduce forced outage rates, O&M expense, and to improve overall fleet reliability and availability.

Candidate shall have extensive knowledge regarding the operation and maintenance of a diverse OEM combustion turbine fleet. This would include a basic knowledge (to varying degrees) of all turbine / generator mechanical sub-systems, basic design, vibration, performance, preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs, outage practices, operational troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge of the Gas Turbine and its auxiliary systems including but not limited to the lube oil system, hydraulic system, gas fuel system, liquid fuel system, and operation of the machine.

Job OverviewEmployees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.Job Duties & Responsibilities
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

Requirements

• Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Experience: 6+ years

Nice To Haves

• Basic experience designing, installing/commissioning, or maintaining Gas turbines and plant auxiliaries.
• Strong communications/presentation skills
• Strong Excel capabilities with macro and programming skills desirable
• Demonstrated field service or design experience with either the Siemens or Mitsubishi Combustion Turbines
• Familiarity with either the T3000, Ovation, or Netmation Controls Software
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt certification

Responsibilities

• Candidate would be expected to work in a team environment while also displaying initiative to self-manage tasks and projects.
• Lead troubleshooting and technical decision making for fleet assets, ensuring consistency across the fleet.
• Manage documentation and currency of Engineering Requests, Work Orders, OEM Bulletins and Management Of Change (MOC’s) requests in Maximo.
• Actively participate in strategic/proactive efforts to improve productivity and advance fleet reliability.
• Support parts planning and annual budget planning, ensuring that plans account for fleet lessons learned.
• Manage the technical evaluation of component capability, reliability and durability with OEMs and 3rd Party Suppliers.
• After-hours support required on occasion via virtual/phone meetings and could require on-site consultation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees