Data Analyst - Scada & Python

Additional Resources; Alloa; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Auto-enrolment pension

Sick pay

Salary sacrifice options

Private health insurance

Team bonus

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking an Asset Data Analyst to join a renewable energy developer delivering clean energy while supporting local communities. You will manage operational asset data, develop analyses and automate reporting to support performance monitoring and decision-making.

The role involves extracting data from SCADA and APIs, building live dashboards, and ensuring clear documentation. A hybrid working pattern and competitive salary with benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience obtaining operational information from SCADA systems or industrial internet platforms.
• Background in cleaning and processing time-series data using Excel and Python.
• A degree or HND in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a closely related technical discipline.
• Ability to interpret SCADA information and identify potential technical faults in physical equipment.
• Turn complex data analysis into clear, practical and actionable findings.
• Familiarity with obtaining data through APIs.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing, processing and analysing data from operational energy assets and associated systems.
• Developing and maintaining automated processes for data collection, cleaning, storage and analysis.
• Monitoring asset output, availability, downtime, faults, curtailment and production losses.
• Reviewing contractor performance data against contractual KPIs and independently checking asset performance.
• Producing regular and ad-hoc analysis to identify trends, anomalies and operational issues.
• Using Python and other programming tools to develop analytical models and automate data workflows.
• Creating clear, accurate reports, dashboards and management information.
• Developing live operational dashboards using data feeds, APIs and automated pipelines where required.
• Maintaining clear documentation covering data processes, pipelines, cleaning
• Assisting with troubleshooting communications and data infrastructure, including networks, firewalls, VPNs and industrial routers.
• Monitoring operational data feeds such as SCADA telemetry and site security systems.

Skills

Python

Excel

Time-series data

APIs

Data analysis

SCADA data

SQL

Education

Engineering / Computer Science / Data Science degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

SQL

AWS/Azure

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for anData Analystto join a renewable energy developer delivering clean, sustainable energy while supporting local communities and reducing carbon emissions.

As an Data Analyst, you will be responsible for managing operational asset data, developing analysis and improving automated reporting to support performance monitoring and decision-making.

This role offers competitive salary plus benefits and hybrid option. Working hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

You will be responsible for:

• Managing, processing and analysing data from operational energy assets and associated systems.
• Developing and maintaining automated processes for data collection, cleaning, storage and analysis.
• Monitoring asset output, availability, downtime, faults, curtailment and production losses.
• Reviewing contractor performance data against contractual KPIs and independently checking asset performance.
• Producing regular and ad-hoc analysis to identify trends, anomalies and operational issues.
• Using Python and other programming tools to develop analytical models and automate data workflows.
• Creating clear, accurate reports, dashboards and management information.
• Developing live operational dashboards using data feeds, APIs and automated pipelines where required.
• Maintaining clear documentation covering data processes, pipelines, cleaning
• Assisting with troubleshooting communications and data infrastructure, including networks, firewalls, VPNs and industrial routers.
• Monitoring operational data feeds such as SCADA telemetry and site security systems.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Previously worked as an Asset Data Analystor in a similar role.
• Experience obtaining operational information from SCADA systems or industrial internet platforms.
• Background in cleaning and processing time-series data using Exceland Python.
• A degree or HND in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a closely related technical discipline.
• A strong engineering approach with the ability to interpret SCADA information and identify potential technical faults in physical equipment.
• The ability to turn complex data analysis into clear, practical and actionable findings.
• Familiarity with obtaining data through APIs.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience analysing plant availability against contractual requirements, including availability or power curve warranties.
• Background in developing operational dashboards using Power BI.
• Understanding of industrial communications and networking, including VPNs, routers, firewalls, Modbus or OPC UA.
• Ability to develop complex SQL queries.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data storage such as AWS or Azure, or server architecture.
• Experience establishing automated API connections, data pipelines or live operational reporting feeds.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Asset Data Analyst
• Asset Performance Analyst
• SCADA Data Analyst
• SCADA Analyst
• Operational Data Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Operational Performance Analyst
• Energy Data Analyst
• Energy Performance Analyst
• Performance Data Analyst
• Technical Data Analyst
• Industrial Data Analyst

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Salary sacrifice options
• Private health insurance
• Team bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

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