Power Generation Technical Services Specialist - Asset Management

Power Generation Technical Services Specialist - Asset Management

NextEra Energy is seeking a highly skilled and innovative individual to join their Power Generation Division (PGD) team as an Asset Management Technical Services Specialist. NextEra Energy, Inc., is one of the largest and highest-performing power generation companies in the nation, and their PGD team is responsible for a diverse generation portfolio of over 80 GW. The selected candidate will develop Maximo expertise while applying foundational knowledge of asset management, process design, and Agile delivery. The role supports system enhancements, integrations, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills:

• Develop working knowledge of Maximo configuration and core applications, including Assets, Work Orders, Service Requests, Preventive Maintenance, Planning, Inventory, and Contracts.
• Support the lifecycle of NextEra Energy's enterprise asset management system enhancements, assisting with implementation, monitoring, maintenance, development, testing, and upgrades under senior guidance.
• Participate in program increment and sprint planning; support backlog refinement; and help prioritize features based on business value, customer impact, and stakeholder input.
• Assist in identifying potential risks associated with asset management operations and support the development of technical debt mitigation strategies to ensure long-term maintainability and system effectiveness.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to document current and future processes, identify improvement opportunities, and align Maximo functionality with operational needs.
• Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams and external partners to enhance asset management performance.
• Identify opportunities to use standard out of the box Maximo capabilities before proposing custom solutions.
• Support requirements documentation, testing, and business communication for system enhancements and integrations.
• Assist in understanding and meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders, supporting efforts to gather and apply input to enhance products and services while building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Follow established change-management procedures and support the preparation of functional and technical implementation documentation.
• Support the transition of new site and plant equipment from NextEra Energy's Engineering & Construction team to the Power Generation Division, working with the Renewable Operations Integration team to ensure asset integration into PGD systems.
• Write and modify basic-to-intermediate SQL queries, with guidance as needed, to validate data, investigate issues, and support data migration.

The Ideal Candidate Would Have The Following:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience with business systems, asset management, data analysis, or related technical work.
• Hands-on experience or coursework using SQL to query relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to support solutions to interpersonal, technical, and administrative challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of PC software applications including Microsoft 365 suite and other related software applications.
• Experience working in an Agile team or familiarity with Agile ceremonies and tools.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methods or quality tools; Lean or Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Maximo applications, configuration concepts, or data structures gained through professional experience, internships, training, or coursework.
• Exposure to Agile delivery and product ownership practices, including backlog refinement, user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritization.
• Experience translating business requirements into process documentation, user stories, acceptance criteria, or functional specifications.
• Basic proficiency with programming languages such as Python and experience using IDEs for software development.
• Experience documenting decisions, coordinating action items, and supporting delivery across business and technical teams.

Job Overview

This job applies diversified knowledge of technical principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals in the job use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices in individual's field. Employees in this role devise new solutions to problems encountered. Individuals will receive guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and may receive technical guidance for unusual or complex problems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel.
• Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and/or upgrade.
• Analyzes and identifies the root cause of - and implements comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues.
• Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design, and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools.
• Develops new (and improves existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity, reducing risk of system failure, promoting efficiency in work flow, and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets.
• Establishes, documents, and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel.
• Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 2+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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

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.