Wind Energy Consultant – Asset Management Services-Vaisala-Bengaluru
Job description
Job ID: 45
Location: Bengaluru
Overview:
In Vaisala’s Weather and Environment business unit, our forward-thinking team focuses on weather dependent industries such as meteorology, airports, roads and rail, maritime, defense and energy. We partner with our customers to help them make the most informed decisions whenever environmental insight matters.
The Energy business line of Vaisala is working to speed the adoption of wind and solar power around the world through better and more cost effective measurement technologies and information services.
We currently have a great opportunity for a
Wind Energy Consultant — Asset Management Services.
Position Description:
This position is responsible for supporting Vaisala’s Wind Energy Assessment Services by reviewing the O&M practices of wind farms and analyzing the SCADA data from wind farms to assess wind energy assets performance issues. The role is global in scope, requires interaction with clients, sales teams and remote production staff in multiple locations around the world. This position is based in Bangalore, India.
Your Key Responsibilities Include:
• Work closely with the Vaisala Wind Energy Assessment services team in Seattle and Bangalore
• Analyze the O&M practices of wind farms operated by Vaisala’s clients and identify potential causes for under /over performance of wind turbines and/or wind farms
• Analyze the SCADA data from wind farms and identify potential causes for under /over performance of wind turbines and/ or wind farms
• Perform power performance tests on operating wind turbines
• Author client facing analytic reports
• Support and defend work over the phone and in person with key clients
• Help Vaisala clients apply new technologies like Remote Sensing to enhance the performance of their wind assets
• Conduct site visits to assess the condition of wind turbines, met-masts, evacuation facility etc.
• Be a contributor to the overall production process
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical /Electrical)
• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Data Analytics) preferred
• 8 to 10 years previous experience in O&M / Asset Management / Performance Enhancement of wind energy assets or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exposure to wind farm’s site O&M function
• Specialization in SCADA data analysis, including ability to perform forensic investigation
• Ability to work semi-independently in a team-oriented atmosphere where close and effective coordination with other professionals is essential for success
• Exposure to global work environment, preferably having worked with teams across US and EU
• Strong quantitative skills
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage day-to-day work
• Attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate with other professionals for success
• Self-initiated and willingness to learn new things
• Ability to communicate clearly and pro-actively, good verbal and written communication skills
Computer and Software Skills
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP solutions
• Exposure to Salesforce or other CRM platforms like MSD
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix
• Knowledge of Bash and/or other shell programming
• Knowledge of Windograhper
• Advanced programmatic analysis software such as Matlab, R or Python
We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Grab this opportunity and join our team to make a difference!
Please submit your application with cover letter, resume/CV and salary request by filling the online application form by September 25, 2017.
