Solar & Storage General Manager - Year 1

Solar & Storage General Manager - Year 1 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 95437 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 Year 1 General Manager will ensure the safe, compliant, and performance driven activation and operation of a large North American portfolio of utility scale Solar and Energy Storage assets. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Renewable Operations Integration, this role serves as the critical bridge between project commissioning and long term operational excellence ensuring every site achieves commercial readiness, meets key performance indicators and transitions seamlessly to the Operations organization. The preferred location for this position is Juno Beach, FL; however, other locations may be considered for the right candidate. What You Will Do Champion a world class safety culture across all sites, setting the standard for how NextEra operates in the field Lead end to end operational readiness from site initiation through structured turnover to Operations including staffing, procedure development, compliance framework establishment and warranty management Partner with OEMs and Engineering to resolve technical issues with urgency and precision, ensuring minimal impact to project timelines and asset performance Oversee site and fleet level budget development, inventory controls and SOX compliance Drive environmental compliance and regulatory adherence across a geographically diverse portfolio Build and develop high performing teams through strategic hiring, structured training programs and a culture of accountability Serve as a senior point of contact for community stakeholders, regulatory agencies, landowners and equipment manufacturers Support the broader renewables recruiting and workforce development strategy What You Will Bring Demonstrated leadership in managing complex, multi-site operations in fast-paced environments Strong technical foundation with hands‑on field services experience in solar and/or energy storage Exceptional project management capabilities with a track record of flawless execution under competing priorities Six Sigma certification or equivalent quality management discipline Sound financial acumen, including budget oversight and inventory management Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time and maintain a valid passport Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution 5+ years of experience in engineering, solar and energy storage construction, or field operations Professional Engineer (PE) license Job Overview Leaders in this role oversee a team at a generation facility. Individuals are accountable for all aspects of the management and performance of both the physical and human assets in their assigned facility. Job Duties & Responsibilities Provides leadership in all aspects of operation and maintenance Manages the technical performance of the plant Develops and manages site budget Leads the safety of the facility and personnel Complies with all regulations and policies Oversees personnel development and succession planning Drives the continuous improvement of performance Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 7+ years Supervisor/Management Experience: 7+ years NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click to learn more. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Operations 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. 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