Special Itinerant - Instrumentation & Controls

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company, part of NextEra Energy, seeks an Instrument and Control Specialist to support outages at the West County Plant in Loxahatchee, FL. The role involves travel across Florida, uses company-provided tools, and requires flexibility for weekend work and overtime.

Candidates may come from apprentice programs or have related college coursework in electronics and instrumentation, or military-equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must have held, or be qualified to hold the position of Instrument and Control Specialist, or have completed the Apprentice Instrument and Control Specialist program.
• Has worked at another industrial facility as an I. and C. technician, and completed an accredited training program.
• Has worked for a minimum of 2 years at an industrial facility in the maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control devices, and has satisfactorily completed specific college courses.
• Equivalent military experience or any other rating that is equally comparable.

Responsibilities

• Performs major maintenance of plant instrument and control equipment and structures.
• Installs, tests and maintains electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical instruments and devices that indicate, record, transmit or control the operation of power plants.
• Installs and maintains connecting piping, tubing and wiring from the primary sensing element to the final control element.

Skills

Instrument tech

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or Instrument technology

Tools

Test equipment

Meters

Precision tools

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.

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

• Must have held, or be qualified to hold the position of Instrument and Control Specialist, or have completed the Apprentice Instrument and Control Specialist program. -OR-
• Has worked at another industrial facility as an I. and C. technician, and completed an accredited training program. -OR-
• Has worked for a minimum of 2 years at an industrial facility in the maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control devices, and has satisfactorily completed the following college courses from an accredited college. (Basic college Algebra/Technical math/D.C.circuits and Lab/A.C. circuits and Lab/ Physics/Electronic Devices I and Lab/Electronic Devices II and Lab/Communications I.) -OR-
• Has equivalent military experience or any other rating that is equally comparable
• Any graduate of an approved college who has received an associate degree in Electronics or Instrument technology.
• Operates all types of power tools, and uses any hand tools necessary to provide a safe, clean and productive work place,
• Uses precision tools and a wide variety of meters and test equipment.
• May maintain stock and records of plant instrument and electrical materials,supplies, tools and spare parts.
• Performs major maintenance of plant instrument and control equipment and structures, and repair and replacement of plant instrument and control equipment and structures.
• Installs, tests and maintains electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical instruments and devices that indicate, record, transmit or control the operation of power plants.
• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure proper function of equipment.
• Installs and maintains connecting piping, tubing and wiring from the primary sensing element to the final control element.
• Prepares records of calibration, tests and maintenance of these instruments and devices.
• Reads, interprets and works from electrical and mechanical diagrams and blueprints.
• Performs associated responsibilities according to the rules contained in the safe work practices handbook and the Memorandum of Agreement.

* Must have equivalent courses and /or experience to any of the above requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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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

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.

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami