About this opportunity
Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. lists this Performance Engineer - Wind & Solar opportunity in city of glens falls, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Performance Engineer - Wind, Solar and Battery
Join one of the largest renewable owners, operators and developers in the U.S., delivering innovative, renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. With current U.S. assets under management valued at $20 billion and over 190 utility-scale renewable energy generating facilities located across 34 states, Brookfield Renewable NA offers a multitude of career opportunities. Our dynamic organization is focused on our mission to optimize and drive value across our renewable energy portfolio, advancing the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future. Our value also extends well beyond the clean energy we produce. From our extensive renewable power fleet, we make positive economic, social and environmental impacts in the communities where we live and work.
Brookfield Renewable NA attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We encourage collaboration across all levels of experience to promote learning, generate best ideas, and deliver quality results, with the aim of growth and career development. We offer unparalleled opportunities to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.
Reporting to the Director, Asset Management, a successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the quality of the data collected for the US wind, solar and battery assets as well as identifying reporting needs to continuously monitor and improve the performance of the assets.
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 and solar farm performance by operations and asset management team
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 operations, asset management, and commercial 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
Excellent 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
Proficient 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
4+ years of relevant experience
Understanding of wind, solar & battery energy technologies. Including major wind turbine components, solar inverters, and data collection/analysis tools
Experience with Power Factors, Bazefield, or other asset performance management tools is an asset
Experience with PI and/or SQL is an asset
Experience in renewable energy development is an asset
Experience with GE, Vestas, and/or Siemens Gamesa wind farm data is an asset
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools is an asset
Salary: $110K - $140K with a 10% Target Bonus
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