Analyst – Wind Energy Performance

Innergex; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation 3 weeks

Medical insurance from day one

Retirement plan

Wellness account

EV incentive

Hybrid work model

Career development

Public transport access

Job summary

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is seeking a Performance Analyst to monitor the operational wind farms and analyze performance data across sites.

You will investigate causes of underperformance and support engineering in developing solutions, while contributing to data acquisition and processing systems. The role reports to the Manager - Performance Analysis and requires bilingualism in French and English, with occasional travel across North America.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in data analysis using MATLAB or Python.
• Familiarity with Tableau for data visualization is a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL databases is a plus.
• Knowledge of SCADA and data communication systems is advantageous.
• Strong synthesis and writing skills.
• Organized, proactive, and collaborative.
• Willing to travel occasionally in North America.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Analyze wind farm performance and monitor operations and availability.
• Investigate underperformance and develop data-driven solutions.
• Support data acquisition and processing systems at sites.
• Prepare monthly operational reports.
• Develop tools to make operations easier and to visualize data.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams.

Skills

MATLAB/Python

Tableau

SQL

SCADA systems

Strong writing

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tableau

SQL databases

SCADA software

Job description

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

Job Description

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Reporting to the Manager - Performance Analysis, you will be responsible for monitoring the performance of several operational wind farm sites. The analyst documents and investigates the causes of underperformance and supports operations and engineering in developing solutions. The analyst also participates in the development of data acquisition and processing systems specific to the sites covered.

Your day-to-day!

• Analyze the overall performance of operational wind farms, monitor their operations and availability, investigate the causes of underperformance, and develop solutions;
• Help prepare monthly operational reports;
• Conduct ad hoc performance analyses as requested by Operations;
• Consult regularly with the operations teams to understand and identify downtime and underperformance;
• Implement, develop, and maintain solutions for acquiring and storing data from Data Historian or SCADA systems in order to visualize and analyze data relevant to understanding the mechanical issues identified by the operations team;
• Develop a thorough understanding of these issues by consulting with available technicians and specialists and visiting the site when necessary and possible;
• Document observations collected or made on-site and illustrate the phenomena using the collected data, all of which is compiled into comprehensive technical reports and presentations for the operations and management teams;
• Develop the ability to detect underperformance and prevent breakdowns by leveraging the data collected and the machine learning algorithms already in use within the performance team;
• Help develop performance analysis and reporting tools;
• Support facility operations teams and develop tools to make their jobs easier;
• Participate in the due diligence process during asset acquisitions (analysis of production and availability data);
• Support project development teams (contract review, analysis);
• Manage consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers for operational projects;
• Any other related tasks.

Your skills, our requirements!

• At least one year of experience in a similar position or a combination of education and relevant experience;
• Knowledge of programming languages for data analysis, such as MATLAB or Python;
• Familiarity with data visualization software such as Tableau is a plus;
• Knowledge of databases (SQL) is a plus;
• Knowledge of communication and SCADA systems is a plus;
• Strong ability to synthesize information and solid writing skills;
• Ability to understand, identify, and analyze the key issues of the projects under review in accordance with the scope of work and the allotted time;
• An organized, proactive, thorough, and logical person;
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration;
• Available for occasional travel, primarily in North America;
• Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is required to facilitate ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders outside Quebec.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the company's head office in Longueuil, steps away from the Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke metro station;
• This position is a P1 level.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services via telemedicine;
• Group retirement plans with employer participation;
• 100% Innergex-funded Wellness account;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.