Predictive Diagnostics Analyst
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline first-class assets and market-leading operating capacity EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030 leading the energy transition. With more than 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do
Role Overview:
The Predictive Diagnostics Analyst will support EDPRs global fleet of generating assets. Your primary responsibilities are to detect report and document potential future failures in wind turbines solar panels or other electric systems and components using condition monitoring and data analytics. The primary data sources used by the analyst for that purpose are reliability data vibration analyses oil particles counters lubrication condition data and temperature data.
Main responsibilities:
- Detect failures using EDPRs condition monitoring tools to analyze operational data.
- Communicate inspection recommendations to site managers and technicians clearly and support engineering teams in evaluation of such inspections/repairs.
- Assess asset condition of post inspection/repair using existing tools and communicate accordingly.
- Create quarterly reports summarizing detections (priority value component status etc.) and update internal tools/databases with findings and results.
- Lead/participate in project management of new condition monitoring opportunities within EDPRs fleet and prepare business cases for their profitability.
- Develop or assist in creating new monitoring strategies/tools using advanced data science techniques. Assist in development maintenance and troubleshooting of existing tools data pipelines reports.
- Collaborate with Performance Management teams using other monitoring technologies/platforms.
- Support and lead process improvements quality metrics and coordination calls as needed.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Employment type
Full-Time and Hybrid Model (3 days in office 2 days remote)
Work site
Houston Downtown Corporate Office
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- 0-3 years of relevant technical experienceJS1
- Basic proficiency of interest inJS2 data analysis and data science preferred including familiarity with SQL Python/R PowerBI/Tableau and cloud platforms such as Azure/Databricks.
- Familiarity with planetary gearboxes generators solar and power generation and conversion equipment preferred
- Project Management experience preferred
- Ability to speak read and write English & Spanish proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form.
Travel:
5-15%
Behavioral Requirements:
- Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated
- Ability to perform job tasks in a collaborative working environment
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Exemplary standards of integrity ethics safety quality and productivity
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle including possession of a valid drivers license
Physical demands & working conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak read and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or scheduled 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
More than academic knowledge and technical skills we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more reasons to apply
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person providing a flexible healthy and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time highlighting the EDP groups strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
EDP is a multinational, vertically integrated utility company. Throughout its 40 years of history, it has been building a relevant presence in the world energy scene, being present in 14 countries, in 4 continents. The company has around 12.000 employees and is present throughout t ... View more