93d ago
Job description
Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410
Position Specific Description
The Associate ROCC Operator is an entry-level role within the Renewable Operations Control Center (ROCC), designed for individuals eager to start a career in renewable energy operations. This position combines the core responsibilities of a Restoration Technician with foundational Engineering Operator tasks, focusing on real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and restoration of renewable generation assets.
This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and provides a clear career path for growth through skill development, certifications, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Control
- Monitor renewable generation assets (wind, solar, battery storage) using SCADA and other control platforms.
- Respond promptly to alarms and alerts to maintain system reliability and compliance.
Restoration & Troubleshooting
- Execute restoration procedures for renewable assets following outages or abnormal conditions.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving operational issues under guidance from senior operators.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain accurate logs of operational activities and restoration events.
- Ensure adherence to NERC and internal regulatory requirements.
Collaboration & Communication
- Coordinate with field technicians, engineering teams, and market operations during restoration and troubleshooting activities.
- Communicate effectively across teams to support safe and reliable operations.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in technical field preferred
- Experience: 0-2 years in power generation, renewable energy, or related technical field (internships or coursework acceptable).
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety practices.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and renewable energy technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Bachelor's - Engineering
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing renewable energy team with a clear career progression model.
- Gain exposure to advanced technologies and industry-leading practices.
- Training and development opportunities provided.
Career Path
This role is part of the new ROCC career hierarchy, offering structured growth opportunities through demonstrated competencies, certifications, and performance.
Job Overview
The Associate ROCC Operator position is a critical role within NextEra Energy Resources' Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC) that centrally monitors and operates the company's extensive 54GW renewable energy portfolio. Operators are responsible for representing NEE to our diverse set of customers with real-time coordination for changing operating instructions and market conditions, while maintaining compliance with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO and contractual requirements and responding to off-normal grid and generation events. Operators also coordinate internally with cross-functional teams for safe, reliable operation of our existing assets, and new site onboarding and monitoring through construction. These duties include response to compliance and operational alarms, coordination and communication for safety, environmental, and reliability events, coordination for maintenance and testing, generation event troubleshooting and restoration, coordination of high-voltage clearances, and substation fault troubleshooting and resets.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures renewable generation assets operate in accordance with safety and compliance requirements
- Maximizes availability, reliability, and revenue through alarm monitoring and response
- Coordinates market participation with internal and external schedulers, marketers, transmission operators, and balancing authorities
- Responds to, troubleshoots and recovers from off-normal events related to substation protection and operation
- Manages initial emergency response for safety, cyber, and environmental events
- Plans outages and executes high voltage switching orders to support equipment maintenance
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Associate's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's - Engineering NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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 and 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 [email protected], 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.
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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Pay & benefits
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About this role
Posted
28 Oct 2026
Updated
28 Oct 2026
Job type
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About NextEra Energy
Company Overview
NextEra Energy, Inc.
Juno Beach, Florida, United States
1925
Approximately 16,800 employees (source: stockanalysis.com). Revenue of $24.8 billion in FY 2024 (source: stockanalysis.com).
What They Do
NextEra Energy focuses on renewable energy generation, primarily through its subsidiary NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), which operates the world's largest fleet of wind and solar assets. The company is committed to advancing clean energy technologies, including battery storage, natural gas, nuclear, and oil facilities, boasting a total generating capacity of 73 gigawatts as of 2024. Their product offerings encompass electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and sales, with a significant presence in Florida through Florida Power & Light (FPL), which serves millions of customers. Additionally, NEER engages in wholesale clean energy production across North America, leveraging large-scale wind farms and solar plants, such as the notable DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, which was the largest U.S. solar PV plant at its inception (source: nexteraenergy.com).
Projects & Track Record
NextEra Energy has a rich history of notable projects that highlight its leadership in renewable energy. Among these is the Vansycle Ridge Wind Farm in Oregon, which was the company's first wind site established in 1998. The Stateline Wind Energy Center, completed in 2001, was recognized as the world's largest wind farm at that time, showcasing the company's rapid growth in wind energy. In 2009, the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center was launched as the largest solar PV facility in the U.S., followed by the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center in 2011, which was the world's first hybrid solar-natural gas facility. These projects underscore NextEra's commitment to innovation and leadership in the renewable energy sector (source: nexteraenergy.com).
Recent Developments
In recent years, NextEra Energy has made significant strides in expanding its operations and partnerships. In June 2024, the company secured a $2 billion equity sale to BofA Securities and Wells Fargo Securities, enhancing its financial position for future projects. Additionally, a landmark partnership with Google Cloud was announced on December 8, 2025, aimed at providing 15 gigawatts of power for data center campuses by 2035. Furthermore, the company rebranded NextEra Energy Partners to XPLR Infrastructure in 2025, reflecting its focus on managing contracted clean energy projects. These developments illustrate NextEra's proactive approach to growth and innovation in the renewable energy landscape (source: wikipedia.org).
Working There
NextEra Energy offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, product management, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and executive leadership. The company's headquarters in Juno Beach serves as the main hub for these positions, while opportunities are also available at project sites across the U.S. and Canada. The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, supported by modern amenities at the headquarters such as flexible workspaces, fitness centers, and wellness rooms. Employees benefit from comprehensive packages that promote professional development and well-being, although specific details on health plans and PTO are not extensively documented (source: salestools.io).
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