Remote Energy Data Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and insightful Remote Energy Data Analyst to join our analytics team. You will collect, process, and analyze large datasets on energy consumption, generation, and market trends to inform strategic decisions and optimize energy programs.

You will build models, dashboards, and BI reports, translate complex data into actionable insights, and collaborate with engineering and operations to drive data-driven initiatives in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of data analysis experience, preferably in energy.
• Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL for data manipulation.
• Experience creating dashboards in Tableau/Power BI.
• Strong grounding in statistics and basic ML concepts.
• Excellent communication and remote-team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from energy sources and systems.
• Develop data models and analytical frameworks to derive insights.
• Analyze energy consumption, generation efficiency, and market price trends.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings or performance gains.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to support data-driven initiatives.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data Visualization

Machine Learning concepts

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and insightful Remote Energy Data Analyst to join their growing analytics team. In this fully remote position, you will be instrumental in collecting, processing, and analyzing vast datasets related to energy consumption, generation, and market trends. Your insights will help inform strategic decisions, optimize energy efficiency programs, and identify new opportunities within the energy sector. You will work closely with various departments, translating complex data into actionable business intelligence. This role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of impactful data-driven work.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from various energy sources and systems.
• Develop and implement data models and analytical frameworks to extract meaningful insights.
• Analyze energy consumption patterns, generation efficiency, and market price fluctuations.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support data-driven initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the energy industry .
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and machine learning concepts.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Home office stipend and technology allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced data analytics training.