Wind Reliability Manager: Predictive Analytics & AI

Seeds Renewables; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a PGD Technical Services Manager for Wind Reliability to lead the reliability strategy for the wind fleet within the EOSS organization. You will oversee three Centers of Excellence focused on predictive analytics, performance data, and asset health, driving AI-enabled improvements and cross-functional collaboration across the Wind portfolio.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in power generation or data analytics, and a background in engineering or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, data science, atmospheric science, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of technical experience in power generation, asset reliability, or data analytics.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field.
• Experience with predictive analytics platforms, SCADA systems, or wind turbine reliability engineering.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Familiarity with wind energy asset management, LGIA limits, curtailment programs, or OEM maintenance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing Centers of Excellence spanning predictive analytics, downtime reporting, budget forecasting, and asset reliability.
• Drive strategy and execution of wind fleet reliability programs including predictive modeling, failure analysis, and performance optimization.
• Champion AI adoption, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance fleet reliability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee compliance programs, cybersecurity hygiene, and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., GADS, EOP-12).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Fleet Engineering, Operations, Quantum, Controls, Center of Work Excellence, and other Data & Analytics teams to align on priorities and deliver results.
• Develop and mentor team members across multiple disciplines, fostering growth, accountability, and innovation.
• Communicate complex technical findings clearly to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts including Belt projects, process standardization, and lessons-learned integration.
• Support budget planning and forecasting including failure count budgets, ABF enhancements, and Monte Carlo analytics.
• Present monthly reports to executive leadership on fleet performance, team initiatives, and special topics.

Skills

predictive analytics

SCADA systems

data analytics

executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Master’s degree in technical/quantitative field

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a PGD Technical Services Manager for Wind Reliability to lead the reliability strategy for the wind fleet within the EOSS organization. You will oversee three Centers of Excellence focused on predictive analytics, performance data, and asset health, driving AI-enabled improvements and cross-functional collaboration across the Wind portfolio.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in power generation or data analytics, and a background in engineering or