PGD Central Maintenance Manager - Vero Beach, FL

NextEra Energy; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy seeks an experienced Central Maintenance Manager for the Vero Beach, FL area to lead maintenance programs across our plant fleet. The role emphasizes lean methods, cost control, and compliance with regulations while traveling to support outages within Florida.

The candidate should have a strong background in maintenance leadership with 8+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a track record of delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in maintenance, project or plant management.
• Lean maintenance experience and process standardization are highly valued.
• MBA or Engineering background is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Focuses on streamlining activities through lean maintenance techniques and standardized processes and procedures.
• Assumes overall accountability for internal employee development and performance management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean maintenance

Performance management

Project scheduling

Cost accounting

Education

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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PGD Central Maintenance Manager - Vero Beach, FL

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98230

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

Everyday our employees help us deliver safe, affordable, and reliable service to our more than 4.9 million customers. They are helping shape our company and how our customers see us. This Outage Manager role will be based out of the power plant in Vero Beach, FL, and will travel to support our fleet outages within Florida.

• Ensures projects schedules are developed and accurately maintained
• Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity- based costing and inventory control
• Ensures all activities of the team are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliant
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Previous experience with combine cycle power plants preferred
• MBA and an Engineering degree is highly preferred

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Focuses on streamlining activities through the use of lean maintenance techniques and standardized processes and procedures
• Assumes overall accountability for internal employee development and performance management
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 8+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Maintenance/Construction
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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