Remote Wind Turbine Performance Analyst

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Private medical insurance

Retirement plan

Specialized wind energy training

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Wind Turbine Performance Analyst to join their renewable energy team. The role focuses on monitoring turbine performance, analyzing data, and delivering insights to maximize energy production from wind farms across South Africa.

You will work independently from a home office, using SCADA data and tools like MATLAB, Python or R to diagnose issues, develop predictive maintenance strategies, and report KPIs to optimise availability and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of wind turbine performance analysis or related renewable energy experience.
• Proficiency with wind turbine SCADA systems and data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, R).
• Strong understanding of wind turbine technology, aerodynamics, and power generation principles.
• Excellent data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time performance data from a portfolio of wind turbines using specialized software platforms.
• Analyze operational data to detect anomalies, diagnose faults, and identify areas for performance improvement.
• Generate regular performance reports, including energy production, availability, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with site technicians and operations teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and refine data analysis techniques to enhance predictive maintenance strategies and reduce operational costs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of monitoring systems and analytical tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

SCADA systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote Wind Turbine Performance Analyst to join their growing renewable energy team. This fully remote position allows you to contribute to the efficiency and optimization of wind farms across South Africa from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for monitoring turbine performance, identifying operational issues, and providing data-driven insights to maximize energy production and minimize downtime. This role requires a keen analytical mind and a deep understanding of wind energy technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time performance data from a portfolio of wind turbines using specialized software platforms.
• Analyze operational data to detect anomalies, diagnose faults, and identify areas for performance improvement.
• Generate regular performance reports, including energy production, availability, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with site technicians and operations teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and refine data analysis techniques to enhance predictive maintenance strategies and reduce operational costs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of monitoring systems and analytical tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in wind turbine performance analysis or a related role in the renewable energy sector.
• Proficiency with wind turbine SCADA systems and data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R).
• Strong understanding of wind turbine technology, aerodynamics, and power generation principles.
• Excellent data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a home office stipend.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for specialized training in wind energy technologies.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.