What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Generation Technical Services Manager - Wind Reliability position at NextEra Energy Resources?
Requisition ID: 95828
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Position Specific Description
The PGD Technical Services Manager for Wind Reliability provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the Power Generation Division's wind fleet reliability functions within the EOSS organization. This role drives operational excellence across three Centers of Excellence focused on Prediction & Prevention, Performance & Data Infrastructure, and Asset Reliability. The overall team leverages predictive analytics, data-driven insights, and AI-enabled tools to maximize fleet performance, reduce downtime, and support long-term asset health. The manager champions innovation, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to advance the reliability strategy across NextEra's wind portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Employees in this role oversee a team of technical specialists. Individuals provide managerial and technical support to a services organization that is effective in supporting the plant/site organization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical Specialist
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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.
NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The PGD Technical Services Manager for Wind Reliability provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the Power Generation Division's wind fleet reliability functions within the EOSS organization. This role drives operational excellence across three Centers of Excellence focused on Prediction & Prevention, Performance & Data Infrastructure, and Asset Reliability. The overall team leverages predictive analytics, data-driven insights, and AI-enabled tools to maximize fleet performance, reduce downtime, and support long-term asset health. The manager champions innovation, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to advance the reliability strategy across NextEra's wind portfolio.
Key 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 (e.g., GADS, EOP-12) requirements
- 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 a culture of 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
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Data Science, Atmospheric Science, or a related technical field
- 5 years of relevant technical experience in power generation, asset reliability, or data analytics
- Previous leadership or people management experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation experience
- 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
- Strategic thinking and long-range planning
- Team development and performance coaching
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence
- Change management and adaptability
- Innovation mindset with practical execution focus
Employees in this role oversee a team of technical specialists. Individuals provide managerial and technical support to a services organization that is effective in supporting the plant/site organization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Interacts with different levels both within the business unit and the company as well as other companies to determine feasibility, cost effectiveness, reliability and quality of products and services
- Builds a high performance organization that delivers total operational excellence
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience:5 years
- Bachelor's - Engineering
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical Specialist
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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.
NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.