Performance Engineer - Wind & Solar

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable NA is seeking a Performance Engineer - Wind, Solar and Battery to monitor data quality, develop dashboards, and drive improvements across wind, solar and battery assets in the U.S.

Reporting to the Director of Asset Management, you will analyze SCADA data, generate metrics, and collaborate with operations, asset management and commercial teams to optimize performance and reduce costs. A strong background in engineering and BI tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of wind, solar & battery energy technologies, including major wind turbine components and data collection/analysis tools.
• Experience with Power Factors, Bazefield, or other asset performance management tools is an asset.
• Experience with PI and/or SQL is an asset.
• Experience in renewable energy development is an asset.
• Experience with GE, Vestas, and/or Siemens Gamesa wind farm data is an asset.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data quality across data acquisition, monitoring, and SCADA systems to ensure complete performance data.
• Calculate and report on key power plant metrics and generate ad-hoc reports.
• Develop dashboards for live monitoring and assessment of wind and solar farm performance.
• Monitor generation performance and propose improvements to minimize costs and losses.
• Manage availability/production guarantee calculations with O&M providers and PPA customers.
• Prepare regular performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc data queries and analysis to support operations, asset management and commercial teams.
• Understand IEC standards for plant performance and advise on implementation.

Skills

SCADA data understanding

Data mining

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Database analysis

Microsoft applications

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

PI

SQL

Bazefield

Job description

Performance Engineer - Wind, Solar and Battery

Join one of the largest renewable owners, operators and developers in the U.S., delivering innovative, renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. With current U.S. assets under management valued at $20 billion and over 190 utility-scale renewable energy generating facilities located across 34 states, Brookfield Renewable NA offers a multitude of career opportunities. Our dynamic organization is focused on our mission to optimize and drive value across our renewable energy portfolio, advancing the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future. Our value also extends well beyond the clean energy we produce. From our extensive renewable power fleet, we make positive economic, social and environmental impacts in the communities where we live and work.

Brookfield Renewable NA attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We encourage collaboration across all levels of experience to promote learning, generate best ideas, and deliver quality results, with the aim of growth and career development. We offer unparalleled opportunities to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

Reporting to the Director, Asset Management, a successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the quality of the data collected for the US wind, solar and battery assets as well as identifying reporting needs to continuously monitor and improve the performance of the assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor data quality across all data acquisition, monitoring, and SCADA systems to ensure complete and accurate performance data
• Calculate and report on key power plant metrics to determine the overall health and performance of the assets and generate ad-hoc reports
• Develop and implement dashboards to allow for live monitoring and assessment of up-to-date wind and solar farm performance by operations and asset management team
• Monitor generation performance of operating projects and propose potential improvements to minimize costs, risk, and losses, while maximizing potential generation
• Manage contractual availability/production guarantee calculations with O&M providers and PPA customers
• Responsible for regular performance reports for multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Perform ad hoc data queries and analysis in support of operations, asset management, and commercial teams
• Understand IEC standards for plant performance and advise on implementation of such models
• Validate and improve lost energy calculation methods
• Demonstrate a strong alignment with corporate values, including health, safety and environment

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of SCADA data and energy production methods
• Knowledge of data mining, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities
• Proficiency with database analysis
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• A strong personal commitment to continuous improvement
• Values excellence in safety and environmental performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Understanding of wind, solar & battery energy technologies. Including major wind turbine components, solar inverters, and data collection/analysis tools
• Experience with Power Factors, Bazefield, or other asset performance management tools is an asset
• Experience with PI and/or SQL is an asset
• Experience in renewable energy development is an asset
• Experience with GE, Vestas, and/or Siemens Gamesa wind farm data is an asset
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools is an asset

Salary: $110K - $140K with a 10% Target Bonus

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