Special Itinerant - Instrumentation & Controls

NextEra Energy Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for travel outside region

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible work hours

Job summary

A leading electric utility company in Fort Lauderdale is looking for an Instrument and Control Specialist to support operations at the Port Everglades Plant and across Florida. This role requires expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation, with at least 2 years of relevant industrial experience. Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License and an associate degree in Electronics or related fields. Our inclusive workplace offers a flexible schedule, including potential overtime and travel, along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have experience maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and control devices.
• Required to hold a valid Driver's License (NON CDL).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an industrial facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various tools for a safe work environment.
• Perform major maintenance on plant instrument and control equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical and mechanical instruments used in power plants.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Control device troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Use of precision tools

Electrical and mechanical diagram interpretation

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or Instrument Technology

Completed courses in Basic Algebra, Technical Math, D.C. and A.C. Circuits, Physics, Electronic Devices

Tools

Precision tools

Meters and test equipment

Hand 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 Port Everglades Plant in Fort Lauderdale, 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami