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Sr PGD Technical Services Specialist - Solar & Storage Controls

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!

This position can be based out of California or Arizona at one of our surrounding assets. There will be roughly 45-50% travel to regionally based solar and wind farms.

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 Duties & Responsibilities

Provides full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel

Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and/or upgrade

Analyzes and identifies the root cause of - and implements comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues

Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools

Develops new (and improves 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

Establishes, documents and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel

Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning

Process Management Concepts

Quality Tools and Techniques

Effective Written Communications

Effective Verbal Communications

High School Grad / GED

Safety Policy and Practice

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's - Engineering

Supervisor/Management Experience: Without Rating