O&M Performance Engineer

Opdenergy; Andalucía; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Permanent contract

Growth opportunities

Free snacks

Free Health insurance

Training on demand

Meal vouchers

Flexible transport/childcare

Descripción de la vacante

Opdenergy is seeking an O&M Performance Engineer to optimize the technical and operational performance of its renewable portfolio. You will analyze asset performance, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with O&M teams to boost energy yield and reliability.

The role requires strong data analytics skills, experience with SCADA platforms, and proficiency in SQL/Python with Power BI and Excel. This hybrid role offers growth in a global, multicultural environment.

Formación

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in Industrial/Electrical or similar field.
• 4–5 years of experience in renewable energy operations, performance engineering or O&M.
• Experience with data analytics, monitoring tools and digital performance platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor performance of utility-scale renewable assets for availability and energy yield.
• Track KPIs such as Performance Ratio, Availability, Specific Yield and MTTR/MTBF.
• Identify deviations via SCADA data analysis and analytics tools.
• Perform root cause analysis and propose corrective actions to improve plant performance.
• Coordinate with local O&M teams and external contractors to enhance reliability.
• Support optimization initiatives including inverter settings and maintenance strategies.
• Review contractor performance against SLAs and warranties.
• Prepare technical reports and monthly performance presentations for stakeholders.
• Contribute to standardizing O&M processes and reporting systems.

Conocimientos

Data analytics

SCADA systems

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel

Energy KPIs

Educación

Engineering degree

Master in Renewable Energy

Herramientas

SQL

Python

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Opdenergy is a growing independent renewable energy producer (IPP) with presence in Europe, United States and Latin America with more than 19 years’ experience. The company develops, builds, finances, manages and operates high quality renewable energy projects in several countries, with a portfolio of 2,6 GW (1,9 operational and + 0,7 ready to build / under construction) assets in operations and construction, whole portfolio under development sums up to over 18 GW.

We are currently looking for an O&M Performance Engineer with experience in utility-scale renewable assets to support the technical and operational optimization of our international portfolio of photovoltaic and wind power plants.

What will you help with?

• Monitor and analyse the performance of utility-scale renewable assets, ensuring maximum availability, reliability and energy yield
• Track and evaluate key operational KPIs such as Performance Ratio (PR), Availability, Specific Yield, Curtailment, MTTR and MTBF.
• Identify production deviations and underperformance through SCADA data analysis monitoring platforms and data analytics tools.
• Perform root cause analysis of incidents, failures and energy losses, proposing corrective and preventive actions to improve plant performance.
• Perform energy loss analysis, irradiance validation and data quality assessments to ensure accurate performance evaluation
• Coordinate with local O&M teams, Asset Management and external contractors to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Support the implementation of operational optimization initiatives including inverter settings, tracker optimization, tracker optimisation,cleaning strategies and preventive maintenance improvements.
• Review O&M contractor performance and compliance with SLAs, warranties and contractual obligations.
• Prepare technical reports and monthly performance presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of operational budgets, forecasts and performance benchmarking across the portfolio.
• Support technical discussions related to performance guarantees, warranty claims and contractual KPIs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction and Development teams during plant commissioning, testing and handover phases.
• Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of O&M processes, tools and reporting systems.
• Support digitalisation and data analytics initiatives focused on operational efficiency and predictive performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant profitability and operational efficiency.
• Own performance analysis and support data-driven operational decision making across the portfolio
• Ensure compliance with H&S standards, operational procedures and quality standards across all assets.

Who you are

• Engineering degree in Industrial, Electrical or similar. Valuable Master in Renewable Energy.
• At least 4–5 years of relevant experience in renewable energy operations, performance engineering, technical asset management or O&M.
• Experience with data analytics, automation and digital performance tools is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale photovoltaic plants; experience with BESS and wind assets is a plus.
• Experience working with SCADA systems and renewable energy monitoring platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and experience analysing operational KPIs and energy losses.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python or Power BI for operational data analysis and reporting automation
• Full command of English.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI, SQL or Python is highly valued.

What we offer

• Hybrid model with 2 flexible days a week working from home.
• Stable employment based on a permanent contract.
• Real chances to grow inside a global, multicultural environment.
• Free snacks and well-equipped facilities.
• Free Health insurance.
• Language and technical training on demand.
• Free Meal vouchers.
• Flexible payment plan (transportation, childcare).

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.