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Employer Description: NextEra Energy Resources is primarily a competitive wholesale power generator. Our company is not a public utility. We operate a growing portfolio of facilities, totaling approximately 17,000 net megawatts, from power plants in 25 states and Canada. We sell the output to companies and businesses with an interest in clean energy, including utilities, retail electricity providers, power cooperatives, municipal electric providers and large industrial customers.

Expert in clean, renewable energy
NextEra Energy Resources leads the power industry through its focus on clean and renewable energy.

* More than 90 percent of our electricity comes from clean or renewable sources, including wind, solar, nuclear, gas and hydro.
* We are the No. 1 generator of solar and wind power in North America. (Source: American Wind Energy Association and National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
* We use clean burning fossil fuel with natural gas facilities in 10 states.
* Our nuclear fleet - the fourth largest in the country - produces no greenhouse gases, which many scientists believe contribute to global warming and climate change.
* We are a leading producer of hydroelectric power in the Northeast with plants in Maine.

Experience in project development & construction
NextEra Energy Resources has earned a strong reputation in power plant development and construction based on standardized processes, best practices and superior execution. We are also experienced in the development and construction of transmission infrastructure. Given our experience, we are uniquely suited to continue developing or acquiring power plants to meet the nation’s growing energy needs.

Top 10 power marketer
Power Marketing, LLC, a NextEra Energy Resources subsidiary, was rated one of the top 10 marketers of U.S. power in 2007 by Platts, an industry publication. Power Marketing is also one of the largest U.S. purchasers of natural gas and markets the largest renewable energy portfolio in the country. The company's activities include:

* Buying and selling wholesale energy commodities, such as natural gas, oil and electricity
* Managing all the fuel needs of NextEra Energy Resources’ power generation fleet
* Marketing the output to customers across the country
* Providing retail electricity to customers in select U.S. areas

Environmental commitment
NextEra Energy Resources promotes power generation through the use of clean-burning fuels and renewable resources. For example, NextEra Energy Resources wind facilities enabled our customers who purchased the renewable attributes to reduce emissions. Over the last five years, NextEra Energy Resources’ wind generation projects prevented the release of nearly 28 million tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. Our parent company, FPL Group, has received numerous awards and recognitions for its environmental commitment.
 
Details
Posted Date: 5/17/2011
Application Deadline: 5/16/2012
Location: Forney
Region: Texas
Salary:
Applicant Requirements
Industry: Tech I / Tech II / Tech III / Lead Tech
Type: Full Time
Education Level:
Primary Language:
Secondary Language:

Description:
This position operates, and maintains transmission, substation, and collection systems, and is responsible for ensuring the safe & reliable delivery of electricity to the power grid.

Responsibilities:
1. Perform routine T/S operational testing and relay interrogation

2. Perform regular T/S preventative maintenance and repair activities.

3. Provide trouble-shooting of unplanned outages, and support restoration.

4. Review commissioning records & witness operational checks at new sites.

5. Lead multifunctional efforts to ensure T/S assets are operated correctly.

6. Lead multifunctional efforts to ensure regulatory compliance.

7. Manage and maintain utility truck inventory and tool inventory.

8. Attend safety meetings. Follow company safety and environmental policy

Requirements:
Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

1. Experience in Wind/Thermal/Hydro field operations

2. Transmission/Substation High Voltage Switching

3. Proficient in QI activities

4. Strong written and oral communications skills.

5. 3-5 years Transmission, Substation, Protection & Control experience desired.

Associate's degree in related field preferred.



Effective Written Communications:Without Rating;Effective Verbal Communications:Without Rating;Associate's Degree:Yes;


Employee Group
Non Exempt
Employee Type
Full-time

Job
Technicians- Wind
Organization
NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Primary Location
USA-TX-Forney

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Entry level position technical position. Incumbent should have a basic understanding of the technical and process functions of the position.

Wind Technician III
Posted By - NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC 		Wingate, Texas 4/16/2012
Entry level position technical position. Incumbent should have a basic understanding of the technical and process functions of the position.

Field Operations HV Tech
Posted By - NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC 		Mayville, Wisconsin 4/16/2012
This position operates & maintains transmission lines, substation facilities, and overhead/underground collection systems associated with Wind/Thermal/Hydro & Solar sites throughout NextEra's Territory.

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