Maintenance Technician - Electrician Itinerant

Florida Power & Light; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company seeks an itinerant electrical maintenance professional for the West County Plant in Loxahatchee, FL, with statewide travel to support fleet outages. Duties include preventive maintenance, testing, repairs, and installation of electrical equipment.

The role requires an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training, a valid non-CDL driver's license, and willingness to work day shifts with substantial travel within Florida.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment MASS test and Hands-On skills demonstration will be required.
• Pre-placement functional evaluation will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment.
• Performs testing, overhauls, repair/replacement, and removal/installation of plant electrical equipment, with a focus on circuit breakers and batteries.
• Utilizes/test instruments and hand and power tools to support safe, productive operations.
• Candidates will be required to take the MASS Test and be Hands-On tested to demonstrate knowledge and craft skills.
• Candidates will also be required to take a pre-placement functional evaluation.
• Work Schedule: Day Shift.
• Travel required within Florida.

Skills

Pwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test passed

Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Education

Electrical apprenticeship, vocational certificate or military electrical maintenance training

Job description

Requisition ID: 97200

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.

Position Specific Description

This position is located at our West County Plant in Loxahatchee, Florida and will travel the state of Florida to support the fleet outages. Tools are provided by the company. Days and shifts will vary based on the business unit needs during the outage. Normal schedule (not supporting an outage) is a day shift Monday-Friday. Overtime hours average approximately between 400 hours to 800 hours per year. Employees are offered per diem when traveling outside of their region. The plant operates 24/7 so individuals will be expected to work and support weekend days as needed.

Job Overview

• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment:
• Performs testing, overhauls, repair/replacement, and removal/installation of plant electrical equipment, with a focus on circuit breakers and batteries.
• Utilizes/operates various types of test instruments. Uses hand, power, tools/equipment necessary to support a safe and productive work environments.
• Candidates will be required to take and pass the MASS Test and also be Hands-On tested to demonstrate knowledge and craft skills.
• Candidates will also be required to take a pre-placement functional evaluation.
• Work Schedule: Day Shift.
• Travel required for this position within the state of Florida.
• Relocation and Testing Assistance is not provided.

Required Qualifications

• Pwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test passed
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship, vocational certificate or military electrical maintenance training required.
• Proficient in skills and abilities relating to: circuit breakers, batteries, motors, control circuits, transformers, generators, exciters, batteries, raceway installation, and MOV’s
• Dual Craft Certified

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Employee Group: Bargaining Unit

Employee Type: Itinerant

Job Category: Power Generation Bargaining Unit

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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