Senior Performance Engineer - Wind

Performance Engineer/Senior Performance Engineer - Wind Work Location: New York, NY Key Responsibilities: Monitor data quality across all data acquisition, monitoring and SCADA systems to ensure complete and accurate performance data Calculate and report on key power plant metrics to determine the overall health and performance of the assets and generate ad-hoc reports Develop and implement dashboards to allow for live monitoring and assessment of up-to-date wind farm performance by asset managers Monitor generation performance of operating projects and propose potential improvements to minimize costs, risk, and losses, while maximizing potential generation Manage contractual availability/production guarantee calculations with O&M providers and PPA customers Responsible for regular performance reports for multiple internal and external stakeholders Perform ad hoc data queries and analysis in support of commercial, finance, development, and operations teams Understand IEC standards for plant performance and advise on implementation of such models Validate and improve lost energy calculation methods Demonstrate a strong alignment with corporate values, including health, safety and environment Requirements: Understanding of SCADA data and energy production methods; Knowledge of data mining, troubleshooting and reporting; Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to manage multiple concurrent projects Strong verbal and written communication skills and planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities Proficiency with database analysis Proficiency with Microsoft applications A strong personal commitment to continuous improvement Values excellence in safety and environmental performance Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience 3+ years of relevant experience Understanding of wind energy technologies including major wind turbine components and data collection/analysis tools Experience with Power Factors, Bazefield, or other asset performance management is an asset Experience with PI and/or SQL is an asset Experience with GE, Vestas, and/or Clipper wind farm data is an asset Experience with 3rd party meteorological data such as MERRA2 and ERA5 data is an asset Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools is an asset Electrical engineering experience is a plus Experience with an Independent Engineering firm is a plus Salary: $110,000 - $130,000

Created: 2024-11-02