PV Performance Analyst/Engineer

PV Performance Analyst/Engineer Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitoring PV sites with active O&M agreements to perform daily production reviews
• Monitor and analyze solar resource data, PV performance data, and operations data from PV plants to compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Managing and improving O&M database and file storage procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Production analysis with PVsyst and P50 Production and Insolation models for DAS and SCADA systems.
• Working knowledge with handling large data sets, and analysis tools
• Develop maintenance strategies based on project data & industry best practices.
• Define/maintain the process and procedures for delivery of O&M services that meet contractual requirements
• Maintain a database of solar sites under contract including service records and any requirements of each contract.
• Ensure compliance with the various obligations in the O&M agreement
• Be able to clearly explain system performance
• Travel to project site locations to assist O&M field activities as needed
• Assist in process and procedure development and revision
• Become familiar with the requirements of each O&M agreement

PREFERRED ACUMEN:

• Proficient in Excel
• Database management experience
• Digital document storage
• Organization in file structure
• Self-motivated and independent in problem solving

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge, skills, and abilities with construction and maintenance of solar PV power plants
• Strong knowledge of PV devices, system design
• Experienced with PVSyst and other PV software/models
• Working knowledge with handling large data sets
• Exhibits exceptional analytical skills and abilities and be able to think outside of the box and find creative solutions to any daily challenges encountered
• Ability to prepare effective technical reports
• Understands solar PV performance metrics
• In depth understanding of contractual terms and concepts in relation to O&M agreements and equipment warranty’s
• Must be willing to travel and work non-standard hours when required
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Unrestricted driver’s license

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Renewable Energy or a degree of Technical equivalence/relevance