Senior Wind Resource Analyst

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.