Sr PGD Technical Services Specialist - Solar & Storage Controls

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is currently seeking a Solar and Storage SCADA and Controls Specialist who can apply diversified knowledge of control systems, SCADA principles, and IT / OT networking concepts to a broad variety of assignments supporting solar power generation and battery energy storage assets. The employee is responsible for independently interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments supporting solar and storage plant communication and control. This role is also responsible for providing technical guidance, support, and mentoring to other team members as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

This technical expert provides specialized support for renewable energy control systems, independently diagnosing and resolving complex SCADA, network, and communication issues while ensuring NERC compliance. The role includes delivering remote and onsite technical support to operations teams, maintaining system procedures, and monitoring infrastructure performance. Occasional travel to generation sites is required for hands-on troubleshooting and upgrades. Strong communication skills and commitment to safety are essential in this fast-paced operational environment. The successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding safety, regulatory compliance, system integrity, and technical scope under limited supervision.

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

• Providing full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel
• Performing system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and / or upgrade
• Analyzing and identifying the root cause of - and implementing comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues
• Providing technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools
• Developing new (and improving existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity, reducing risk of system failure, promoting efficiency in work flow, and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets
• Establishing, documenting and maintaining procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel
• Traveling to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have :

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have :

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws.

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