**Sr PGD Fossil Reliability Engineer** **Date:** Oct 2, 2025 **Location(s):** Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410 **Company:** NextEra Energy **Requisition ID:** 91193 Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. **Position Specific Description** We are seeking an experienced Senior Reliability Engineer to join our power generation team, focusing on maximizing equipment reliability, availability, and performance across our diverse generation portfolio. This role will lead reliability engineering initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance strategies and asset management practices. **Key Responsibilities** + Develop and implement comprehensive reliability programs for power generation equipment including turbines, generators, boilers, and auxiliary systems + Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) studies to optimize maintenance strategies + Lead equipment condition monitoring programs utilizing vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive technologies + Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules + Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and recommend proactive interventions + Support outage planning and execution with technical expertise and reliability assessments + Mentor and provide technical guidance to reliability engineers and technicians + Interface with OEMs and vendors on equipment reliability matters and warranty claims + Develop and maintain reliability KPIs and reporting metrics **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering + 5-8 years of experience in power generation reliability engineering + Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, heat exchangers, and power plant systems + Experience with condition monitoring technologies and failure analysis techniques + Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Excellent written and verbal communication skills **Preferred Qualifications** + Professional Engineer (PE) license + Proficiency in reliability software tools (MAXIMO, PI System, vibration analysis software) + Experience with renewable fuels or alternative energy systems + Six Sigma or other continuous improvement certification + Previous experience mentoring junior engineers + Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (NERC, EPA, OSHA) **Job Overview** Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts. **Job Duties & Responsibilities** • Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs • Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field • Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations • Performs other job-related duties as assigned **Required Qualifications** • Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program • Experience:5+ years **Preferred Qualifications** • Supervisor/Management Experience:0+ years NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. 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