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PGD Technical Services Specialist

**Date:** Sep 11, 2025

**Location(s):** Desert Center, CA, US, 92239

**Company:** NextEra Energy

**Requisition ID:** 90764

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Position Specific Description

The selected candidate provides technical support to the Solar and BESS regional team with a focus on reducing event duration and optimizing site maintenance with a heightened focus on plant controls and networking. This positon will require 20 to 30% travel.

Pimary Duties:

+ System Matter Expect on all types of solar and battery control systems

+ Control Systems, Network and Data Management

+ PLC programming, SCADA

+ Network configurations, Gateways, Switches, Firewalls, modems etc.

+ 3rd party networks, EWIS, historian

+ Relays, RTUs,

+ Battery Control and Monitoring systems

+ Battery Support Systems

+ HVAC

+ Fire Protection Systems

+ Inverters controls

+ Tracker controls

+ Minimizes Event Duration through remote and local technical support.

+ Traveling as required to support emergency repairs and troubleshooting of of solar and storage SCADA, Control and Network failures

+ RIPC qualified

+ Proficient in hands on performance and execution of work related to the site equipment

+ Focuses on optimizing site maintenance

+ Proficient in electrical safe work practices and knowledgeable on the application of NextEra’s electrical safety program

+ Develops technician’s skills and knowledge

+ Standardizes processes, procedures and techniques to ensure repeatability

+ Develops Solar and Battery site operation/ maintenance procedures in coordination with Battery Manufacture and Fleet.

+ Provides SME oversite during significant project work, complex tasks, or warranty work requiring a certified technician

+ Supports customer and vendor relationships

+ Coordinates with business management in scheduling outages and critical technical communications with the customer.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science and/or a minimum of five (5) years previous power plant or relative experience is required.

+ Experience in networking, PLCs, SCADA and control systems, battery energy storage systems, utility scale solar or other power plant experience is highly desired.

+ Green Belt Certifications are preferred.

+ Knowledge of Safe work practices and high quality written and verbal communication skills desired.

+ Technician is versed in Electrical/Mechanical/Control systems

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

The estimated base pay for this position is $76,000.00 to $114,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

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

**Employee Group:** Exempt

**Employee Type:** Full Time

**Job Category:** Technical Specialist

**Organization:** NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

**Relocation Provided:** Yes, if applicable

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click to see our benefits.

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