Strategic Initiatives, Lead Professional - Measurements & Standards Team (NEA)

Requisition ID:  96087 

 

NextEra Analytics offers energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis for planning, siting, forecasting and optimizing all forms of energy projects. Our optimization and analytics platforms integrate open-source technologies to leverage massive, diverse sets of utility operating data. This enables rapid development of operational solutions. Applying expertise in advanced mathematics, data and physical sciences, we solve some of the hardest problems facing the energy industry.
 

 

Position Specific Description

The Lead Professional role on the Measurements & Standards team serves as a senior contributor and operational leader responsible for driving data quality, measurement system reliability, and performance visibility across renewable energy assets. This role supports the collection, validation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of meteorological (met) data from wind and met tower systems.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Data Quality & Measurement System Reliability

• Lead efforts to improve data quality, completeness, and reliability across meteorological monitoring systems
• Monitor performance of met towers/stations, lidar, and sodar assets to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement processes that ensure consistent delivery of accurate, high-quality data to downstream stakeholders
• Coordinate investigation and resolution of measurement system outages, communication failures, and data anomalies
• Support continuous improvement of standards, procedures, and best practices for measurement systems and data management

 

Monitoring & Performance Visibility

• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into asset health, system performance, downtime, and data availability
• Create actionable metrics and KPIs that enable proactive monitoring and decision-making
• Drive automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency

 

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for key measurement and monitoring vendors (e.g. NRG)
• Drive vendor accountability through performance tracking, issue management, escalation processes, and regular business reviews
• Collaborate with vendors to improve responsiveness, service quality, and overall performance

 

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead development and implementation of workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and visibility across team operations
• Identify process gaps and recommend solutions that streamline execution and reduce operational risk
• Document procedures, standards, and operational practices to support scalability and knowledge transfer

 

Lead Professional Support & Team Development

• Provide coaching, guidance, and subject matter expertise to junior team members, helping them build capability in communications, stakeholder engagement, and change management while increasing confidence and effectiveness in their roles
• Offer strategic oversight and constructive feedback on deliverables, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with organizational objectives while creating opportunities for skill development and knowledge transfer
• Support professional growth through mentoring, collaborative problem-solving, and exposure to complex projects, enabling junior team members to expand their experience, strengthen critical thinking, and take on increasing levels of responsibility
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and accountability by sharing best practices, facilitating knowledge exchange, and empowering team members to contribute ideas, drive initiatives, and achieve successful outcomes