Sr Water Chemistry Equipment Technician

Requisition ID:  93791 

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

Under limited guidance and direction, this position provides routine and emergent maintenance and repair support for water chemistry equipment at power plant sites across the North region of the FPL fleet.  The ideal candidate is self-motivated and capable of effectively prioritizing and scheduling their workload, and coordinating plans, issues, and needs with Site and Fleet personnel. Experience with operation and maintenance of water chemistry equipment of various types and manufacturers is preferred. 

Travel is expected to be up to 33% of the time and primarily during the business day, although occasional travel is expected which may require overnight stays.   

 

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Providing remote and onsite troubleshooting, repair, and installation support services as required to meet customer requirements
• Working with and taking directions from site and Fleet personnel to prioritize and efficiently schedule and execute monthly work items
• Coordinating with Site personnel to establish appropriate inventory, efficient parts utilization, and maintain accurate inventory records
• Providing recommendations to optimize and improve systems and equipment related to water chemistry monitoring and control
• Safely and efficiently traveling to and from worksites for scheduled routine work and occasional emergent service callouts
• Generating and submitting timely and accurate reports and records of equipment conditions, work performed, and upcoming service
• Interacting with equipment manufacturers and vendors to accomplish advanced tasks and procure replacement parts and consumables

Job Overview

Employees in this position perform a lead role in advanced technical tasks in support of chemistry monitoring and control systems in addition to routine maintenance and repair of instrumentation.  As a subject matter expert, leverage knowledge and experience to train personnel, provide technical and commercial support for water chemistry equipment upgrade and improvement projects, and perform complex repairs and installations in the field.  This job requires significant collaboration with site, corporate, and vendor personnel to plan and execute jobs, procure materials and consumables to maintain and optimize instrument operations, and identify, troubleshoot, and recommend actions to resolve equipment issues and chemical excursions.  Employees in this role possess a strong understanding of plant operations and work planning processes, mechanical systems and hydraulics, water chemistry, instrumentation/electronics, and chemical and industrial safety.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on various types of water chemistry monitoring and control equipment
• Plan and execute work to troubleshoot, repair, replace, or add equipment in the field with site and vendor personnel
• Assist in the development and delivery of procedures and training at the site and fleet levels
• Identify, develop, and implement system improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and replication opportunities
• Provide design, installation, commissioning, and operational support for new chemistry equipment, controls, and programs
• Submit prompt, accurate reports that reflect instrument history, current and upcoming service, and inventory needs
• Collaborate with sites with identification and closure of Service Requests, Work Orders, and Management of Change processes
• Follow industrial and laboratory safe work practices according to company policy
• Utilize knowledge and experience to drive resolution of equipment issues and chemistry excursions with cross-functional teams
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 5+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON-CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• None