NextEra Energy

Power Generation Technical Services Manager - Wind Reliability

NextEra Energy$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 a focus on actionable insights
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executives
  • Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field preferred
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop high-performing Centers of Excellence in predictive analytics and asset reliability
  • Drive strategy and execution of wind fleet reliability programs
  • Champion AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives
  • Oversee compliance programs and regulatory reporting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on priorities and deliver results
  • Develop and mentor team members to foster a culture of growth and innovation
  • Communicate complex technical findings to executive leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits for employees and eligible family members
  • Retirement savings options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance, if applicable
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 95828

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


The Ideal Candidate Would Have The Following:
  • 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


Leadership Competencies
  • 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


Job Overview

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

Required Qualifications
• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:5+ years

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's - Engineering

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical Specialist
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

About NextEra Energy

A growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc., NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) acquires, manages, and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. They own interests in wind and solar projects in North America, as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas. Renewable energy projects are fully contracted, use technology, and are located in regions that are favorable for generating energy from the wind and sun. The seven natural gas pipelines in the portfolio are all strategically located, serving power producers and municipalities in South Texas, processing plants and producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, and commercial and industrial customers in the Houston area. The NET Mexico Pipeline, the largest pipeline in the portfolio, provides a critical source of natural gas transportation for low-cost, U.S.-sourced shale gas to Mexico.

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Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$51 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$917 million
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