Senior Wind Resource Analyst

SgurrEnergy; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SgurrEnergy in Maharashtra, India, is seeking a Wind Resource Analyst to analyze wind and solar resource data and perform energy yield assessments using industry tools. You will develop meteorological files for simulation software and review plant performance using SCADA data.

The role requires 3+ years in wind resource assessment, strong Python/MATLAB skills, and the ability to produce clear English reports. Occasional travel to Riyadh will be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical / Mechanical).
• Demonstrated experience in Python, MATLAB and Excel-based data analysis.
• More than 3 years of work experience in wind resource assessment.
• Understanding of windfarms, turbine technologies, energy yield analysis using simulation software.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for analysing statistical data.
• Ability to write and compose clear and accurate reports in English
• Knowledge of the Indian wind market.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Drive continuous improvements by identifying deficiencies in existing tools and methods.
• Available to travel periodically to Riyadh office.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and development of wind resource meteorological files for use in simulation software: Windographer, WASP, Windfarmer, OpenWind and WindSim.
• Analysis and development of solar resource meteorological files for use in simulation software for PVsyst / PVlib / SAM / Plant Predict.
• Analysis of energy production data from wind projects, including comparison of operating vs. modelled data, downtime analyses.
• Statistical Analysis of Long-Term Energy Yields
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Python and Excel.
• Performance Analysis of WTGs, PV arrays, power electronic devices and electrical equipment based on recorded SCADA data.
• Technology and Design Optimisation of windfarms, solar PV plants and wind-solar hybrids using analytical methods.
• Technology evaluation and detailed review of key equipment forming a windfarm/solar PV plant.
• Computing Bill of Quantities from basic designs and layouts
• Review test procedures for plant acceptance proposed by the test party and evaluate the performance of wind projects.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Excel data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Roles and responsibilities

• Analysis and development of wind resource meteorological files for use in simulation software: Windographer, WASP, Windfarmer, OpenWind and WindSim.
• Analysis and development of solar resource meteorological files for use in simulation software for PVsyst / PVlib / SAM / Plant Predict.
• Analysis of energy production data from wind projects, including comparison of operating vs. modelled data, downtime analyses. This would be for both wind and solar.
• Statistical Analysis of Long-Term Energy Yields
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Python and Excel.
• Performance Analysis of WTGs, PV arrays, power electronic devices and electrical equipment based on recorded SCADA data.
• Technology and Design Optimisation of windfarms, solar PV plants and wind-solar hybrids using analytical methods.
• Technology evaluation and detailed review of key equipment forming a windfarm/solar PV plant.
• Computing Bill of Quantities from basic designs and layouts
• Review test procedures for plant acceptance proposed by the test party and evaluate the performance of wind projects.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical / Mechanical).
• Demonstrated experience in Python, MATLAB and Excel-based data analysis.
• More than 3 years of work experience in wind resource assessment.
• Understanding of windfarms, turbine technologies, energy yield analysis using simulation software.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for analysing statistical data.
• Ability to write and compose clear and accurate reports in English
• Knowledge of the Indian wind market.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Drive continuous improvements by identifying deficiencies in existing tools and methods.
• Available to travel periodically to Riyadh office.