Production Technician - Instrumentation & Controls (Shift)

NextEra Energy Resources; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Production Technician - Instrumentation & Controls for the Okeechobee Clean Energy Center in Vero Beach, FL. You will be part of the operations team and work a 12-hour rotating shift to maintain plant equipment.

Qualified candidates have experience in Instrument and Control systems or equivalent and hold a valid Driver's license (non-CDL). NextEra Energy offers comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture at the Florida site.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 to provide and sustain a safe, clean and productive workplace.
• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure proper function of equipment.
• Performs other maintenance tasks as needed.
• Executes in-plant clearances as required.
• Follows safe work practices and MOA guidelines.

Job description

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Date: Sep 24, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97678

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

The Production Technician - Instrumentation & Controls position will be a part of our operations team based in our Okeechobee Clean Energy Center in Vero Beach, FL. This position will be required to work a 12-hour 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

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