Production Manager I
Nextera Energy
Houston, TX · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID: 97839 NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description This job leads a team involved in operating and maintaining a region of RNG plants. Under limited direction, leaders in this role manage all aspects of site business and operations, achieving all production and business targets while maintaining an injury-free work site. This position will be located in Houston TX office and requires an average of 50% travel to sites that are located in the following states. OK, TX, MO, & AL. Job Duties & Responsibilities Ensures all business activities are conducted following corporate policies and are in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal permits, codes, standards, and regulations Develops multi-year O&M and capital lookahead budgets Ensures all budget targets and production indicators are met at sites responsible for Overseas and approves procurement activities of the sites they are responsible for Ensure the RNG site teams are trained and proficient in operations and maintenance of the facilities Development and ensures Standard Operating Procedures are being implemented and followed Performs other job-related duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications Work experience with RNG processing plants Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning Quality Tools and Techniques Effective Written Communications Effective Verbal Communications High School Grad / GED Financial Planning Safety Policy and Practice Valid Drivers License Bachelor's Degree – Sciences Six Sigma Belt certification Key Competencies: Problem solving and strategic thinking Business acumen and decision making Technical expertise and process improvement Leadership and team management Compliance oversight and execution management Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Customer focus and stakeholder influence Adaptability and integrity Special Considerations: Position will require an average of 50% travel Other location in the region will be considered based on candidate's qualifications and required manager's approval Job Overview This job leads a team involved in operating a power plant. Under limited direction, leaders in this role manage all aspects of site business and operations, achieving all production and business targets while maintaining an injury-free work site. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Ensures all business activities are conducted following corporate policies and are in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal permits, codes, standards, and regulations • Develops multi-year O and M budgets • Ensures all budget targets are met • Oversees and approves procurement activities of the site • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning • Quality Tools and Techniques • Effective Written Communications • Effective Verbal Communications • High School Grad / GED • Financial Planning • Safety Policy and Practice • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience • Experience:7+ years • Supervisor/Management Experience:5+ years Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's - Sciences NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Operations Organization: NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, 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 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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com , 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 our policy for more information.