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.