Performance Analyst

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Performance Monitoring Analyst develops and monitors performance indicators to detect and resolve issues related to the operation of wind and solar assets. Performs root cause analysis of deficiencies and proposes solutions in coordination with engineering teams. Manages the resolution of detected issues and communicates statuses with Asset Operations and Performance Management departments. Coordinates with global team members in North America and Europe.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform analyses of solar and wind turbine performance to identify performance improvement opportunities and complete detailed comparisons against targets
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) of detections in collaboration with Engineering and Operations teams
• Develop reporting capabilities and create interactive business intelligence (BI) reports to support monitoring efforts
• Manage detected items to track resolution and added value
• Ensure quality control of performance datasets by confirming accuracy against original sources checking for errors manually and automatically and updating datasets regularly
• Maintain relationship with Asset Managers and managers of operating sites enabling successful plant operations by providing timely detections and escalating issues and opportunities identified
• Work as part of a global team supporting and leading initiatives that enhance the groups capabilities and performance
• Write ad-hoc queries in SQL PI and Azure databases to capture data for analysis
• Work with technical staff to identify turbine modifications that can increase performance and quantifies potential financial benefits
• Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full Time

Work site

Houston

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a technical field; Masters degree preferred
• 0 3 years of professional experience preferably in power generation
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Software particularly Excel
• Must be proficient with SQL and VBA
• Experience with big data analytics and cloud computing is highly desirable (Power BI or Tableau preferred)
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving Strong Communication Customer/Partner Relationships and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

Travel:

Up to 10%

Behavioral Requirements:

• Ability to comprehend and apply a variety of subjects relating to wind energy including meteorology aerodynamics and electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to perform duties in a collaborative working environment
• Experience with network-based enterprise-reporting
• Proven ability to quickly learn new software programs
• A technical understanding of the electric power and wind industries
• Statistical and analytical skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be self-motivated

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading:Ability to speak read and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary