Solar Performance Analyst

Description

• Design data visuals and reports for audiences ranging from technical experts tonon-technical stakeholders.
• Commissioning andSite Acceptance Testing of utility-scale projects(Availability, Capacity, Performance Ratio, etc.),
• Use data toevaluateand track project performanceKPIsagainst industry standards and best practices, toinformcontinuousimprovement initiatives.
• Provide input to contract exhibits related to expected system performance.
• Develop and implementdata analysesto identifyriskand mitigateuncertainty associated with expected project peformance.
• Supportinitiatives to standardize best practices forsolar and BESS systemexpected outputmodelingthat reducesuncertainty and mitigatesrisk.
• Use programming langugages to automate dataanalyses,reporting andworkflows.
• Support and manage theprojectexpectedperformance goals, from pre-construction planning through final commissioning and closeout.
• Management of solar or BESSassets,
• Cultivate strong relationships withexternaland internal stakeholders to support project performance investigations anddata analysis requests, as needed.
• Analyzecomplex data sets to identify trends and patterns, and develop recommendations for improvementthatbalance technical and commercial priorities
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all projects.
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Develop automated data pipelines and implement data quality programs for evaluatingand communicatingactual system performance.
• Present the technical findings and opinions to internal and external stakeholders in meetings and written communication.

Requirements

• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Strong problem-solving skillsand theability to weigh multiple and often conflicting criteria to establish atechnicalrecommendation.
• Travel: up to 5% as needed
• Exposure to Machine Learning, automationor software development.
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Experience with managing data pipelines,data storageanddatabases(SQL,NoSQL)
• Experience working with MAT stations and able to incorporate data into performance analysis.
• Ability to operate in a fast-tracked project environment.
• Familiarity with AWS and Azure platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R or SQL and experience with datavisualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Experience with regression-based analyses.
• Proven track record ofcommunicating data derived insights tointernal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Technical Expertiseand Problem Solving:
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Advanced degrees in Engineering,Computer Science,Statistics,Mathematics or relatedfields.
• Technical knowledge of the principles of solar and BESS design.
• SCADA/DASsystemsand communicationprotocols,
• Experience in any of the following:
• Understanding of utilities, ERCOT, and compliance from a regulatory standpoint.
• Energy Modeling software(PVsyst, PlantPredict,SolarFarmer,SAM, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitativefieldssuch asEngineering,Computer Science,Statistics, Mathematics,or related discipline.
• Ability to work & learn independently.
• 3+ years of experiencewith data analysisandmanaging, analyzing and visualizing large datasets.
• Power Engineering with 3 phase systems,
• Solar utility scale projects experience is a must.
• Experience with the Python (pvlib,Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, etc.)
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

Benefits

• Regular professional, office business setting

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance