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.

Work arrangement
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