NextEra Energy Jobshttp://nexteraenergy.jobs2012-05-22 09:41:25.073482USAAustinTitle: Director of Development & System Planning – Lone Star Transmission Location: USA-TX-Austin Other Locations: Responsible for leading and coordinating key functions of project development and planning, including financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review, ERCOT and peer company interactions, internal and external approvals, and transactional negotiations. Oversight responsibilities in the detailed review of key project agreements. Accountable for results. Oversight of system planning activities and ERCOT stakeholder interactions. · Bachelors degree in an appropriate field is required. · MBA or MA/MS in an appropriate field is desired. · Experience in leading development-type deals and/or complex projects and in managing supplier/customer relationships is required. · Strong proficiency in financial modeling and valuation analysis is a plus · System planning experience is a plus. · Extensive market knowledge of the electricity energy industry is a must. · An in-depth understanding of the transmission grid and experience in the Texas electric sector is desirable. · Must possess strong interpersonal skills; be self-motivated; have the ability to communicate regularly and effectively with all levels of personnel external to and within the organization; possess strong written and oral skills; be able to build & support a team environment; and provide dependable follow-through.2012-05-16 20:11:33United StatesNextEra EnergyTexas1201529TXAustin, TX28739802http://nexteraenergy.jobs/xml/28739802/jobUSAAustinTitle: Field Operations HV Technician Leader Location: USA-TX-Austin Other Locations: USA-TX-Austin, USA-TX-Abilene Exciting High Voltage Operations Lead to be filled in August 2012. Excellent benefits to include; medical, dental, vision, 401K, Pension and PTO The High Voltage Operations Lead is responsible executing and coordinating the operation and maintenance of the LoneStar Transmission Lines and Substations to ensure safe, reliable and economic operations in accordance with applicable standards of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Texas Reliability Entity and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. This position executes designated LoneStar condition assessment and maintenance tasks in coordination with LoneStar maintenance vendors and the LoneStar System Control Center. The HV Operations Lead is responsible for ensuring adherence to LoneStar safety and environmental processes and procedures in personal work as well as while overseeing outside vendors providing operations and maintenance services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Coordinate and supervise crews and other support personnel to achieve the safe and reliable construction, operation and maintenance of transmission lines and substations within the LoneStar Transmission System. * Provide event response and trouble-shooting of unplanned outages, and support restoration in coordination with the LoneStar system control center and technical staff * Maintain certification to perform all high voltage switching and clearance activities through internal LoneStar and NextEra training programs * Perform regular T/S condition assessment and preventative maintenance and repair activities * Support routine T/S operational testing and relay calibration * Schedule and initiate construction & maintenance activities for effective utilization of resources which meet system requirements * Ensure appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles necessary to efficiently and economically perform work are available * Ensure the compliance of construction and maintenance operating standards, specifications, and procedures to NERC,TRE and ERCOT requirements; * Promote activities for protecting the safety of employees, equipment, and the general public in compliance to Lone Star safety policies and OSHA safety standards * Attend safety meetings and follow company safety and environmental policies * Manage and maintain utility truck and tool inventory * Minimum two year degree in technical /engineering science field or equivalent experience * Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred (BSEE/BSME) from an accredited college or university * Minimum 1-3 years practical T&D and/or equivalent technical background, preferably with a working knowledge of transmission and substation work methods * Valid driver's license * Effective communication (written and oral) within and external to the organization * Available for call out duties on 24x7 coverage as required * Available nights/weekends/holidays as required * Able to work extended hours outdoors * Position requires occasional travel as well as normal travel to LoneStar substation sites and rights of way * Incumbent must be capable of assuming the duties of the transmission or substation manager during the manager's absence * Six Sigma training preferred2012-05-04 18:03:15United StatesNextEra EnergyTexas1201361TXAustin, TX28436001http://nexteraenergy.jobs/xml/28436001/jobUSAAustinTitle: Sr Control Center Technician Location: USA-TX-Austin Other Locations: USA-TX-Austin Position will be filled August/September 2012 The Control Center Tech I performs advanced technical tasks on moderately complex System Control Center (SCC) systems including, but not limited to, corporate Wide Area Network (WAN) system, proprietary company software and systems, third-party database systems, and will provide secondary support of an Energy Management System (EMS). This position will contribute to optimizing SCC processes with minimal supervision, perform technical tasks of a moderately complex nature dictated by established processes and work practices within Lone Star. Perform technical and economic evaluations of designs and studies for SCC projects. Assist in the coordination of moderately complex SCC projects. Prepare accurate and timely technical documents required for moderately complex SCC projects. Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems as assigned. Train less experienced personnel to perform technical tasks. May interact with various groups within Lone Star performing assigned technical tasks. Duties will include, but not limited to: * The installation and removal of software from computer systems and networks, diagnose and repair technical issues * Plan-design-implement and administer user networks * Ensure all hardware and software work properly, assemble hardware, install or delete software, troubleshoot computer equipment, and recovery of lost or accidentally deleted data. The Control Center Tech I must possess exceptional problem-solving skills, possess excellent interpersonal skills, as well as, an abundance of patience and must be extremely organized and able to juggle multiple projects at once. Must have a deep understanding of common software and will be expected to become familiar with, and have a deep understanding of, Lone Star's proprietary software and systems. * AS/AA Degree in Engineering-related or Computer Science-related required * Demonstrated technical knowledge in technical specializations within the SCC (e. g., WAN, database systems, computer system operations, etc). * Technical experience related to SCC processes or work practices. * Exposed to the operational aspects of power system control and real-time operations. * Able to acquire competency in the technical aspects of the daily SCC processes and work practices. * This positions' primary work location will be Lone Star's primary control center site, but will include occasional travel to Lone Star's other two offices in the Austin area located within 15 miles of the primary work location.2012-04-14 02:29:34United StatesNextEra EnergyTexas1201103TXAustin, TX27892708http://nexteraenergy.jobs/xml/27892708/jobUSAAustinTitle: Enterprise Sales Representative (Austin) Location: USA-TX-Austin Other Locations: FPL FiberNet LLC delivers wholesale andenterpriseservices throughout most major metropolitan areas in Florida and Texas with its extensive long-haul and metro fiber-optic networks. FPL FiberNet is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc., nationally known as a high-quality, efficient and customer-driven organization focused on energy-related products and services. With annual revenues of more than $16 billion and a growing presence in 27 states and Canada, NextEra Energy, Inc. is widely recognized as one of the country's premier power companies. We are currently seeking an Enterprise Sales Representative. This position will be responsible for the following: * Selling FPL FiberNet's products to clients with a focus on the full range of prospecting selling and closing; * Prospect sell and close at multiple levels; * Define and execute sales strategies and communicate clearly and concisely through professional presentations; * Managing the sales cycle and forecast accurately; * Strong Data and managed network services competencies; * Research and understand client business drivers strategy and buying cycles; * The individual must comply with departmental and corporate internal controls and all internal controls processes; * The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity; * Other duties and responsibilities as required. * The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience selling into the enterprise telecommunications marketplace; * Bachelor's degree. Telecommunications experience may substitute for part of education requirement. * Demonstrated success as a top sales performer consistently exceeding quota. * This position requires strong Account Management and client interface and presentation skills; * Candidates must have the ability to prospect sell and close at multiple levels; * Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the telecommunications industry; * Preferred knowledge and skills: Technical knowledge of network equipment and working knowledge of IP dark fiber and wavelengths. Basic computer knowledge: MS Office and contact management software experience2012-04-09 18:57:50United StatesNextEra EnergyTexas1200964TXAustin, TX27753780http://nexteraenergy.jobs/xml/27753780/job