Solar-Wind Senior Performance Engineer | New York, NY 46 views

Solar-Wind

Location: NYC
Dayaway Comment: Not certain employer is looking for (or will pay for) a grad degree, but seems worth looking into.

About the job
Job Type: Exempt Salaried, Full-Time

Location: New York, NY (office onsite)

Reports To: Manager, Performance Engineer

Department: Operations

About Us

TerraForm Power (“TERP”), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.

Job Summary

Monitor performance of operating wind and solar assets through SCADA and other data acquisition and monitoring platforms. Support with identifying performance improvement opportunities. Calculate and report on key power plant metrics to determine the overall health and performance of the assets and generate ad-hoc reports.

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
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
Develop and maintain databases and data analysis tools
Drive continuous improvement in data analytics, digital tools, and performance processes.
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, solar and energy storage technologies 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 3rd party meteorological data such as MERRA2,ERA5and SolarAnywhere 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

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 USD, bonus eligible

A note to Recruiting Agencies, TerraForm Power Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of TerraForm Power and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Solar-Wind