Water Chemistry Equipment Technician

NextEra Energy Services; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Water Chemistry Technician to perform routine and emergent maintenance on water chemistry equipment at power plant sites within the Florida Power & Light Company fleet. The role requires self-motivation, prioritization, and coordination with Site and Fleet personnel to ensure timely work completion.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with water chemistry equipment, holds a valid driver’s license, and is able to travel up to 75% of the time, including

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3+ years.
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL).

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly preventative and corrective maintenance on water chemistry equipment at six fossil sites in the fleet’s south region.
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting, repair, and installation support as required.
• Prioritize and schedule monthly work items with Site and Fleet personnel.
• Coordinate with Site personnel to manage inventory and parts utilization.
• Develop and deliver procedures and training materials at Fleet and Local Site levels.
• Provide recommendations to optimize water chemistry monitoring and control systems.
• Travel safely to worksites for scheduled work and emergent service.
• Generate and submit timely reports of equipment conditions and work performed.
• Interact with equipment manufacturers to procure replacement parts and consumables.

Skills

Water chemistry

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97434

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

Under limited guidance and direction, this position provides routine and emergent maintenance and repair support for water chemistry equipment at power plant sites across the South region of the FPL fleet. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and capable of effectively prioritizing and scheduling their workload, and coordinating plans, issues, and needs with Site and Fleet personnel. Experience with operation and maintenance of water chemistry equipment of various types and manufacturers is preferred. Travel is expected to be up to 33% of the time and primarily during the business day, although occasional travel is expected which may require overnight stays. The ideal candidate would have water chemistry experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform monthly preventative and corrective maintenance activities on various types of water chemistry monitoring and control equipment for 6 fossil sites in the fleet’s south region (Loxahatchee, Riviera Beach, Homestead, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers areas)

Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting, repair, and installation support services as required to meet customer requirements

Work with and take directions from site and Fleet personnel to prioritize and efficiently schedule and execute monthly work items

Coordinate with Site personnel to establish appropriate inventory, efficient parts utilization, and maintain accurate inventory records

Assist in development and delivery of procedures and training materials at both Fleet and local site levels

Provide recommendations to optimize and improve systems and equipment related to water chemistry monitoring and control

Safely and efficiently travel to and from worksites for scheduled routine work and occasional emergent service callouts

Generate and submit timely and accurate reports and records of equipment conditions, work performed, and upcoming service

Interact with equipment manufacturers and vendors to accomplish advanced tasks and procure replacement parts and consumables

Follow industrial and laboratory safe work practices according to company policy

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job Overview

Under limited guidance and direction, this position provides routine and emergent maintenance and repair support for water chemistry equipment at power plant sites across the FPL fleet. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and capable of effectively prioritizing and scheduling their workload, and coordinating plans, issues, and needs with Site and Fleet personnel as required to complete work in a timely and efficient manner. Strong experience with operation and maintenance of water chemistry equipment of various types and manufacturers is preferred. Travel is expected up to 75% of the time and primarily local during the business day, although occasional travel is expected which may require overnight stays and weekends.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance activities on various water chemistry equipment at multiple locations within the FPL fleet
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting, repair, and installation support services as required to meet customer requirements
• Work with and take direction from Site and Fleet personnel to prioritize and efficiently schedule and execute monthly work items
• Coordinate with Site personnel to establish appropriate inventory, efficient parts utilization, and maintain accurate inventory records
• Assist in development and delivery of procedures and training materials at both Fleet and Local Site levels
• Provide recommendations to optimize and improve systems and equipment related to water chemistry monitoring and control
• Safely and efficiently travel to and from worksites for scheduled routine work and occasional emergent service callouts
• Generate and submit timely and accurate reports and records of equipment conditions, work performed, and upcoming service
• Interact with equipment manufacturers and vendors to accomplish advanced tasks and procure replacement parts and consumables
• Follow industrial and laboratory safe work practices according to company policy
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 3+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No

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