Performance Analyst

WiseEnergy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WiseEnergy is looking for a dynamic Technical Analyst to join their solar asset management team in London. This pivotal role involves managing service providers and optimizing a diverse portfolio of solar PV plants, where you'll have a real impact on the renewable energy sector. Responsibilities include performance track management, stakeholder interaction, and continuous improvement of processes. Candidates should have a background in renewable energy, project management skills, and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday per year

BUPA Healthcare

Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes

Annual discretionary bonus

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in the renewable energy industry, preferably Solar PV.
• Strong knowledge of technical characteristics of PV plants.
• Understanding of management of PV portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of technical performance of PV portfolio.
• Managing service providers and resolving technical issues.
• Implementing performance and quality improvements.

Skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Data presentation

Commercial understanding

IT Literacy

Delivery focus

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Passion for clean energy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBi

SCADA systems

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Technical Analyst to join our innovative solar asset management team based in the heart of London. As a crucial member of our passionate Technical Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in optimising the performance of a diverse portfolio of solar PV plants.

Your responsibilities will require you to take charge of managing service providers, and projects, and swiftly resolving daily technical issues. You will be the driving force behind implementing performance and quality improvements, making a tangible impact on the renewable energy landscape.

At WiseEnergy, we take pride in managing large photovoltaic plant portfolios on behalf of prestigious investors and financial institutions, both nationally and internationally. Join us in shaping the future of solar asset management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily supervision and analysis of the Ground Mount PV portfolio’s technical performance and operations;
• Demonstrate capacity to track plant incidents and take ownership of any resolutions;
• Optimise the availability and performance ratio of the portfolio under supervision;
• Support the line manager in the daily supervision and analysis of the portfolio technical performance and operations;
• Manage the relationships with Operation & Maintenance contractors and Customer Interface on Technical Issues;
• Ensure all O&M / other technical service providers achieve, at a minimum, their contractual obligations;
• Prepare and delivery periodic reports on technical performance and other operational aspects of the plants, as well as supervise the reporting of junior members of the team;
• Prepare and review yearly budgets;
• Supervise and manage outcomes of the site visits executed by the site managers, as well as post-construction punch lists;
• Supervise the control of the technical documentation related to the plants;
• Support the in providing regular compliance with the DNOs, insurance companies, Public Entities, etc;
• Constant identification and implementation of process improvements;
• Support the line manager in coordinating activities with the other WiseEnergy departments;
• Support the line manager in developing a growing and diverse technical team;
• Support to the line manager in establishing and maintaining an environment of internal control and integrity;
• Lead team meetings to identify internal stresses and allocate support where needed to foster a collaborative working environment;
• Train and support more junior analysts;

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Excellent project management skills
• Superb stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to compile and present data clearly, attractively, concisely, and in a way that others find easy to digest (using PowerPoint as well as tools such as PowerBi)
• Ability to balance priorities
• Good commercial understanding of the sector
• IT Literacy - you should be interested in technology, including AI, and show the aptitude to bring this into your role and the projects you are accountable for delivering. You do not need to be a technologist yourself, but you must be technically literate and curious about the possibilities that technology offers
• Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your Alpha’.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the renewable energy industry; preferably the Solar PV business: Asset Management, Technical Advisor, Owners’ Engineer, O&M contractor, EPC and/or in similar business positions
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject
• Great knowledge of the technical characteristics of PV plants
• Experience in the management of PV Portfolios
• Understanding the root cause of site problems
• In-depth analysis of the performance of the plants
• Being able to avoid or limit substantial failures
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to attend and run high-level meetings
• Experience in the management of O&M handovers
• Experience in the management of claims against modules/inverter manufacturers
• Be highly pro-active, possessing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Be a committed team player with the ability to multi-task, use initiative and perform well under pressure;
• Quality oriented
• Interdisciplinary general knowledge
• International experience would be a plus
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; SCADA systems; PVSyst (appreciated but not required) and Meteonorm
• Proficiency in English, a second language in Spanish, Portuguese or Italian is advantageous
• The right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to [e-mail]. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Engineering

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing and Services for Renewable Energy

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