Production Technician - Instrumentation & Controls (Shift)

NextEra Energy Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company, part of NextEra Energy, seeks an Instrument and Control Specialist with I&C/Journeyman experience for Fort Lauderdale plant. The role requires a 12-hour rotating shift and hands-on maintenance of plant equipment.

Candidate must hold or qualify for the relevant classifications and demonstrate safety-focused, proactive maintenance and operations capabilities within a bargaining unit, full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Has held or qualifies to hold Instrument and Control Specialist (including Digital)
• Must have experience as Plant Journeyman I & C or Maintenance Technician I
• Experience with auxiliary equipment operation and higher operations roles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper configuration of plant equipment
• Monitor performance to prevent failures and optimize efficiency
• Perform preventive maintenance as needed
• Execute in-plant clearance orders and safety procedures

Skills

Instrument & Control

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

Plant tooling

Job description

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.

This position is part of the Operations team at our Fort Lauderdale Plant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position will be required to work on a 12-hr. rotating shift.

Job Overview

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Has held the classification of, or has the qualifications to hold the classification of Instrument and Control Specialist (Including Digital), Plant Journeyman I and C, Maintenance Technician (I), or equivalent
• Must have previously held, or successfully relieved in the classifications of, Auxiliary equipment Operator, or "B" Operator ,or any higher operations position previously or equivalent experience
  • Assures appropriate configuration of assigned plant equipment
  • Monitors performance to identify operating characteristics, taking necessary actions to prevent or limit failure and optimize efficiency
  • Uses appropriate tooling and equipment necessary to provide and sustain a safe, clean and productive workplace
  • Uses appropriate tooling and equipment necessary to prevent or limit failure and optimize efficiency
  • Performs preventive maintenance, when necessary, to ensure the proper function of equipment.
  • Performs other maintenance tasks as needed
  • Executes in-plant clearances orders as required
  • Performs associated responsibilities according to the rules incorporated in the safe work practices handbook and the memorandum of agreement

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

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

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami