Power Generation Specialist

Florida Power & Light; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company, based at the Jim Robo Campus in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, seeks a Multifunctional role combining plant control center leadership with maintenance technician duties. This position operates real-time plant controls, supervises shift teams, and reports to a supervisor.

The role requires overtime and rotating hours to support operations. Minimum qualifications include prior leadership in a similar role and control-center operation qualifications held for at least one

Qualifications

• Must have held or currently hold Production Leader, Shift Technician, Production Specialist, or similar role.
• Must be qualified to operate a control center for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of multiple sites and monitor performance.
• Provide direction to site operations shift teams for safe, reliable operation.
• Document accounting and equipment history accurately.
• Support other classifications and accountability as needed.
• Complete PGS training requirements and work rotating shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Control center operation

Shift work

Education

MASS

Job description

Requisition ID: 98096

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 role is based at our Jim Robo Campus in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The position follows a 12‑hour shift schedule, involves minimal travel, and includes required overtime to support operational needs.

Job Overview

This is a Power Generation Division multifunctional classification that combines leadership skills and the skills of a plant control center operator with that of a maintenance technician discipline. This individual provides real time surveillance and operation/ control of all control room systems and plant equipment for multiple sites. This position will report to a supervisor.

Minimum Requirements for the job:

• Must have successfully held or currently hold the position of Production Leader, Shift Technician, Production Specialist, or similar industry position.
• Must have successfully been, or currently, be qualified to operate a control center. These qualifications must have been held for a minimum of one year.

Basic Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for the operation of multiple sites. , This position monitors performance and operating characteristics, identifies equipment deficiencies, takes necessary action to prevent or limit failure, and optimizes efficiency of multiple sites.
2. Utilizes effective communication while providing direction and leadership to multiple site operations shift teams to ensure safe and reliable operation of multiple sites and sites equipment.
3. Completes appropriate documentation for accuracy of accounting and/ or equipment history.
4. Functions as designed in support of other classifications and their respective accountability.
5. Must be able to complete the PGS training requirements.
6. Must be able to work a variety of hours / days due to continuously rotating shifts
7. Issue and assist with executing the in‑plant clearances and assist with executing BES switching orders as required.
8. Performs associated responsibilities according to established safe work practices and the Memorandum of Agreement.

Required Qualifications

• Must have successfully held or currently hold the position of Production Leader, Shift Technician, Production Specialist, or similar industry position.
• Must have successfully been, or currently, be qualified to operate a control center. These qualifications must have been held for a minimum of one year.
• Successfully passed Plant Maintenance Positions Selection Systems (MASS)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Power Generation Bargaining Unit
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No

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