Predictive Diagnostics Associate

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables is seeking a Predictive Diagnostics Associate to support our global fleet of assets. You will detect and report potential failures in wind turbines, solar panels, and related equipment using condition monitoring and data analytics.

You will communicate findings and recommendations to site managers and provide remote support to ensure timely action, while creating quarterly diagnostic reports. Occasional travel (up to 20%) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; Master's preferred.
• Familiarity with planetary gearboxes, generators, solar, BESS, or power equipment preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant technical experience; advanced degree may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Detect potential failures using condition monitoring tools and analyze operational data.
• Communicate inspection and repair recommendations to site managers and technicians.
• Provide remote support to site personnel to ensure timely addressing of recommendations.
• Create quarterly reports summarizing detections and status of components.
• Identify opportunities for new monitoring implementations and develop business cases.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

SQL

SAP

Python

R

Azure

Job description

Business Platform: Renewable Generation Assets

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do:

The Predictive Diagnostics Associate will support EDPR’s global fleet of generating assets. Your primary responsibilities are to detect, report, and document potential future failures in wind turbines, solar panels, BESS, or other electric systems and components using condition monitoring and data analytics. The primary data sources used by the analyst for that purpose are reliability data, vibration analyses, oil particles counters, lubrication condition data, and temperature and/or additional SCADA data.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Detect potential failures using the EDPR’s corporate condition monitoring tools to analyze operational data
• Communicate clear inspection and repair recommendations to the site managers and technicians
• Communicate each finding to the site personnel using the EPDR tools
• Provide remote support to site personnel to ensure recommendations are addressed correctly and within the appropriate time
• Report the results of the inspection feedback and relay decisions of replacing/repairing the component, material, system, etc.
• Assess failure types, remaining useful life, and scope of work required based on inspection pictures
• Ensure that the sites and maintenance teams have clear and actionable information
• Create quarterly reports summarizing the detections (priority, added value, component, status, etc.)
• Manage relationships with condition monitoring vendors
• Identify opportunities with EDPR’s fleet for new condition monitoring implementations and prepare business cases to analyze profitability of such installations
• Stay current with new techniques and tools in the market to predict failuresDevelop new monitoring strategies/tools by using readily available data with advanced data science techniques as required
• Work closely with other teams within Performance Management, especially with colleagues which primarily use other monitoring technologies/platforms
• Company policy and legal compliance - understand and apply the labor safety, environmental, and quality plans to assure their accomplishment and the continuous improvement of departmental activities
• Additional duties as required

Direct reports: None

Travel: Up to 20%

Employment type: Full-Time

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or a related field), Masters preferred.
• Familiarity with planetary gearboxes, generators, solar, BESS, and/or power generation and conversion equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with rotating equipment reliability and lubrication preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant technical experience (less experience maybe considered in lieu of an advanced degree).
• Familiarity with SQL preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Vibration Analyst Cat II certification or experience in applied vibration analysis preferred.
• Familiarity with Python or R software preferred. Interest in data science and/or ability/interest to develop in that area.
• Experience with machine learning models (Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest, etc.), the Azure environment, and/or agentic AI methods preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated
• Ability to perform job tasks in a collaborative working environment
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong time-management skills including demonstrated ability to provide technical support for multiple concurrent activities
• Exemplary standards of integrity, ethics, safety, quality, and productivity
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including possession of a valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (15–20%)

Physical demands & working conditions:

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.

Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds

Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose .

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

A s a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle