Sr Power Generation Technical Services Specialist - Solar & Storage Controls

NextEra Energy•Abilene, TX

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! 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 OverviewThis job interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments. Employees in the role plan and develop technical projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts. Individuals in the role act as a technical liaison to individuals within and outside their organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to the individual's field. Employee's assignments are given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's - Engineering
Supervisor/Management Experience:Without Rating

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

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