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    Solar Performance Improvement Engineer - Houston, United States - EDP Renovaveis

    EDP Renovaveis
    EDP Renovaveis Houston, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    The Solar Performance Improvement Engineer is responsible for improving the availability, efficiency and reliability of the EDPR solar assets.

    The Solar Performance Improvement Engineer will provide broad technical support across the organization to promote best practices and achieve operational excellence.

    This position will be on a hybrid work schedule, working three days in the Downtown Houston office and two days at home.


    MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

    • Improve solar site performance by providing recommendations regarding availability, efficiency, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance and opex issues/initiatives to senior-level EDPR personnel
    • Manage initiatives aimed to improve the original power curve of the solar sites (power improvements)
    • Manage cross-platform initiatives between European and North American fleets
    • Work with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), 3rd party engineers, EDPR engineers, medium component manufacturers and other industry suppliers to ensure fleet performance improvement initiatives are identified
    • Conduct the root cause analysis (RCA) of the main technical issues of EDPR solar fleet and propose resolutions to address the root causes. Define required budgets, diligently follow up until all identified risks/issues are mitigated
    • Lead the efforts to trial various retrofits to improve solar performance and validate the changes on technical and commercial aspects
    • Provide recommends for fleet wide implementation plans
    • Manage solar supplier technical resources to ensure focus on priorities and achieve performance improvement targets by being the EDPR technical point of contact
    • Review and coordinate all technical aspects of solar supplier major retrofits and upgrades to achieve high reliability and avoid reduced service life and failures
    • Implement lessons learned on future solar sites and lead continuous improvement of processes to enhance performance of EDPR solar assets
    • Additional duties as required

    RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

    • Direct reports: None

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Master's degree will be valued

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
    * - 5 years of proven experience working with electromechanical systems, preferably in the solar energy industry.


    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

    • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
    • Proficiency level of English. Spanish will be valued.
    • Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
    • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    • Strong written/oral communication and presentation skills
    • Ability to learn wind turbine mechanical functionality and advanced Lean Six Sigma techniques
    • Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Strong problem-solving skills
    • High attention to detail
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal direction
    • Ability to perform tasks in a collaborative working environment
    • Strong time-management skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing technical support on multiple concurrent activities
    • Strong planning and organizational skills for developing and implementing complex and multifaceted action plans
    • Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including possession of a valid driver's license
    • Physical capability to climb in order to access wind turbine towers and equipment for inspections and data collection
    • Exemplary standards of integrity, ethics, safety, quality, and productivity
    • Willingness and ability to travel %)

    Physical demands & working conditions:

    • Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
    • Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
    • Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10-20 pounds
    • Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
    • Safety: Ability to understand, follow, and communicate safety recommendations/precautions when necessary.
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