Florida Power & Light Company is America's largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry
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Position Specific Description
The Engineering & Technical Services Department in the Power Delivery Business Unit is seeking an Engineer I to join their team at the Reliability Assurance Center, Riviera Beach, FL. The Reliability Assurance Center is an OSHA VPP Star site that provides materials, electrical, corrosion, and field-testing services for comprehensive evaluation of new products, failed components, and in-service equipment.
An employee in this role will primarily conduct field service testing in outdoor electrical substations around the state of Florida. Testing services will also be required along transmission and distribution lines, and at power plants. When not conducting field service testing, an employee in this role will conduct testing and evaluation of new products or technologies, as well as failed components to help prevent future failures. This position provides an Engineer with the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set and understanding of equipment design and failure modes, and field and lab testing activities. This dynamic role requires working outside, lifting equipment up to 50 pounds, climbing and working from ladders, using hand and power tools, and operating heavy equipment such as a forklift and manlift. As a VPP Star Site, the Reliability Assurance Center provides extensive safety training to employees to help ensure we meet our goal of having no injuries. It is expected that every employee not only follow all safety rules and policies but are actively engaged in maintaining and improving the safety program at the Reliability Assurance Center.
On occasion, this position requires frequent and overnight stays including travelling outside of Florida.
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Job Overview
Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields. This job is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks. This position conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Provides engineering, design and environmental support
• Tracks and reports on project negotiations and performance
• Delivers company standards, policies, training, and support of organization
• Prepares communications, presentations and provides support at meetings
• Formulates researches, and develops improvement measures
• Works with other departments within the organization to establish customer requirements and project costs
• Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements
• Ability to work extended hours
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• Bachelor's - Engineering
• Experience:3+ years
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Master's Degree
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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