What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation & Controls Itinerant position at NextEra Energy?
Requisition ID: 94403
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 Manatee Plant in Parrish, 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
Performs Instrumentation & Control equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, replacement and repairs activities:
- Repairs, replaces, troubleshoots, calibrates and maintains power plant Instrumentation & Control equipment and systems
- Utilizes/operates various types of test instruments. Uses hand, power, tools/equipment necessary to support a safe and productive work environment
- Candidates will be required to take and pass the MASS Test and also be Hands-On tested to demonstrate knowledge and craft skills
- Work Schedule: Day Shift, except when supporting outages. Travel required for this position
- Local Candidate Strongly Preferred
- Relocation Assistance is not provided
- Solid knowledge and experience in calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting Instrumentation & Control equipment and systems in power plant, industrial facility, processing plant or Navy environment (minimum of 2 years)
- Proficiency in I&C skills, knowledge and abilities related to: Industrial variables' measurement, industrial transmitters (digital and analog), controllers, control loops, final control elements (pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric), Distributed Control Systems, data communications, fiber optics, control drawings and transducers
Desired Qualification:
Troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems and PLC's Installation, troubleshooting and repair of fiber optic conductors
Required Qualifications
- Pwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test passed
- 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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