Senior Performance Analyst – Asset Management

Job Description:

About the role
The Senior Performance Analyst- Asset Management (AM) is responsible for the performance metrics of distributed generation solar assets. The main responsibilities include the real-time and periodic performance analysis of the operating assets, management and dispatch of third-party O&M service providers, periodic performance reporting, and ongoing optimization of assets.

The Senior Performance Analyst will have a detailed understanding of electrical engineering, solar equipment, and solar monitoring platforms.

Primary Responsibilities
? Monitor the day-to-day performance and analytics of multiple solar operating plants
? Find root causes of underperformance and provide options for corrective actions
? Generating, maintaining, delivering, and tracking of the operation and performance reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
? Apply expertise about potential PV system component failure, potential modeling issues, and site design to troubleshoot current PV systems operating below expected levels of production
? Timely and efficiently complete high-quality solar performance analysis work which includes calculating plant losses and availability
? Liaison between Asset Management team, third-party O&M contractors, project managers, utilities and offtakes as needed

? Work closely with IT and O&M contractor to maximize reporting capabilities, capture appropriate KPIs, validate quality of inputs, and ensure proper alignment with data capturing
software
? Assist AM team in managing O&M contractor for annual maintenance, corrective maintenance, and performance metrics
? Perform technical on-boarding of new assets into AM, including into GSPP monitoring platform, internal software tools, DAS systems, and ensuring completeness of all documentation
? Interact with cross-functional teams in the organization Perform tasks as assigned by AM department
 
Basic Qualifications
? Masters in engineering (or equivalent), preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Compute Science
? At least 4-5 years’ experience in performance, engineering and/or analytics in the solar energy industry
? Advanced understanding and hands on experience in all facets of solar PV energy monitoring, SCADA/DAS design, and analysis
? Able to independently complete performance and capacity tests. Experience presenting and defending performance tests and methodologies during audits
? Strong background in PVSyst
? Strong programming and software skills (preferably in Python, SQL)
? Strong skills with Microsoft Office tools, particularly advanced level Excel (macros, VBA)
? Ability to read and understand construction drawings, especially electrical and civil
? Experience in identifying and resolving product failures, optimizing plant performance, and directing performance projects with O&M and LTSA providers is required.
? A team player with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, and identify pragmatic/creative solutions
? Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively and to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
? Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly and effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization
? Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
? Proven ability to timely and accurately solve problems and produce value added solutions
? Baseline understanding of business, accounting, tax, and financial matters

Big Plus
? Experience in solar resource assessment and modelling
? Experience with BI tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI