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Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation & Controls Itinerant

NextEra Energy

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Sanford, FL
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Requirements

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Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Job overview

NextEra Energy is hiring a Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation & Controls Itinerant. The Maintenance Technician – Instrumentation & Controls Itinerant will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, replacement, and repair of power plant instrumentation and control equipment. The role includes operating test instruments, using hand and power tools, and ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates must pass the MASS Test, travel across Florida, and work day shifts with occasional weekend support.

Key focus areas include Repair, replace, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain power plant instrumentation & control equipment and systems, Operate various test instruments and use hand and power tools to support a safe, productive work environment, and Take and pass the MASS Test and demonstrate hands‑on craft skills.

Successful candidates bring MASS Test Passed, Hands-On Tested, and 2+ Years Instrumentation & Control Equipment Experience. Important skills include Instrumentation & Control Equipment Maintenance, Instrumentation & Control Equipment Troubleshooting, Instrumentation & Control Equipment Replacement, Instrumentation & Control Equipment Repair, Instrumentation & Control Equipment Calibration, and Test Instruments Operation. Preferred (not required): Distributed Control Systems, Troubleshooting PLC's, Fiber Optic Conductors Installation, and Fiber Optic Conductors Troubleshooting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Instrumentation & Control Equipment MaintenanceInstrumentation & Control Equipment TroubleshootingInstrumentation & Control Equipment ReplacementInstrumentation & Control Equipment RepairInstrumentation & Control Equipment CalibrationTest Instruments OperationHand ToolsPower ToolsIndustrial Variables MeasurementIndustrial TransmittersControllersControl LoopsFinal Control ElementsDistributed Control SystemsData CommunicationsFiber OpticsControl DrawingsTransducersTroubleshooting PLC'sFiber Optic Conductors InstallationFiber Optic Conductors TroubleshootingFiber Optic Conductors RepairTroubleshooting Instrumentation & Control EquipmentReplacement and Repairs ActivitiesCalibrating Instrumentation & Control EquipmentMaintaining Power Plant Instrumentation & Control EquipmentUtilizing Test InstrumentsOperating Test InstrumentsUsing Hand ToolsUsing Power ToolsTroubleshooting PLCsInstallation of Fiber Optic ConductorsTroubleshooting Fiber Optic ConductorsRepair of Fiber Optic Conductors

Qualifications

MASS Test PassedHands-on Tested to Demonstrate Knowledge and Craft Skills2+ Years Calibrating, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Instrumentation & Control Equipment and Systems in Power Plant, Industrial Facility, Processing Plant or Navy EnvironmentPwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test PassedValid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Full job description

Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation & Controls Itinerant

Date: Aug 16, 2026

Location(s): Sanford, FL, US, 32713

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 95206

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

This position is located at our Sanford Plant in Debary, Florida and will travel the state of Florida to support the fleet outages. Tools are provided by the company. Days and shifts will vary based on the business unit needs during the outage. Normal schedule (not supporting an outage) is a day shift Monday-Friday. Overtime hours average approximately between 400 hours to 800 hours per year. Employees are offered per diem when traveling outside of their region. The plant operates 24/7 so individuals will be expected to work and support weekend days as needed.

Job Overview

Performs Instrumentation & Control equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, replacement and repairs activities:

  • Repairs, replaces, troubleshoots, calibrates and maintains power plant Instrumentation & Control equipment and systems

  • Utilizes/operates various types of test instruments. Uses hand, power, tools/equipment necessary to support a safe and productive work environment

  • Candidates will be required to take and pass the MASS Test and also be Hands-On tested to demonstrate knowledge and craft skills

  • Work Schedule: Day Shift, except when supporting outages. Travel required for this position

  • Local Candidate Strongly Preferred

  • Relocation Assistance is not provided

  • Solid knowledge and experience in calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting Instrumentation & Control equipment and systems in power plant, industrial facility, processing plant or Navy environment (minimum of 2 years)

  • Proficiency in I&C skills, knowledge and abilities related to: Industrial variables' measurement, industrial transmitters (digital and analog), controllers, control loops, final control elements (pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric), Distributed Control Systems, data communications, fiber optics, control drawings and transducers

Desired Qualification:

Troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems and PLC's Installation, troubleshooting and repair of fiber optic conductors

Required Qualifications

  • Pwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test passed

  • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

  • None

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

Employee Group: Bargaining Unit

Employee Type: Itinerant

Job Category: Power Generation Bargaining Unit

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see ourfor more information.

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