O&M Performance Engineer

Opdenergy; Vitoria; Híbrido; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Permanent contract

Healthcare benefits

Meal vouchers

Training and development

Descripción de la vacante

Opdenergy is seeking an O&M Performance Engineer to optimize a diverse portfolio of photovoltaic and wind assets. You will monitor performance, analyze KPIs, and coordinate with O&M teams and contractors to drive reliability and energy yield.

The role requires 4–5 years in renewable energy operations, strong data analytics skills and experience with SCADA systems. Hybrid working model and growth opportunities are offered.

Formación

• Engineering degree in Industrial or Electrical fields, plus a Master in Renewable Energy preferred.
• 4–5 years of experience in renewable energy operations, performance engineering, or O&M.
• Experience with data analytics, automation and digital performance tools is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale PV plants; wind assets a plus.
• Experience with SCADA systems and energy monitoring platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and analyse performance of utility-scale renewable assets for maximum availability and energy yield.
• Track KPIs like PR, Availability, Specific Yield, Curtailment, MTTR, MTBF.
• Identify deviations via SCADA data and data analytics tools; propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with O&M teams, Asset Management and contractors to improve performance.
• Prepare technical reports and monthly performance presentations for management.

Conocimientos

Data analytics

Automation

Power BI

SQL

Python

SCADA systems

Analytical skills

Educación

Engineering degree in Industrial/Electrical or similar

Master in Renewable Energy

Herramientas

SCADA platforms

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.

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