Performance Engineer
About Arevon
Arevon is a global provider and North America’s leading renewable energy company, offering comprehensive renewable energy infrastructure solutions to institutional investors and long-term owners that maximize value across the entire lifecycle of assets. Arevon’s global fleet of PV solar and onshore wind assets now exceeds 6.5 GWdc, representing over $9 billion in invested capital. Arevon operates the 2nd-largest portfolio of operating solar assets in North America, with over 3.5 GWdc of commercially operating utility-scale, commercial/industrial, distributed generation, and battery storage assets. With an additional 3.0 GWdc of solar assets currently under construction in the United States, Arevon is leading the renewable energy revolution in one of the most exciting industries of the 21st century. For more information, please visit www.arevonenergy.com
The Position
AREVON is recruiting for the position of Performance Engineer, an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking an exciting, high-growth work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. Our company culture is one where teamwork, adaptability, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and willingness to grow are our core values. The successful candidate will have a superior academic background at a high caliber institution, having exceeded in Engineering or a Mathematical Science Discipline. In addition to superior academic performance, candidates must have enthusiasm for renewable energy.
Job Description
The Performance Engineer will be responsible for supporting design optimization, and project development, as well as on-going performance optimization for a fleet of PV and Wind assets throughout the USA. The role will be part of the Technical Operations team and will report directly to the Director of Performance and Engineering. At a high level, the Performance Engineer will be responsible for:
· Maximizing performance of assets through analytics and engineering
· Work with subcontractors to review SCADA and MET station design and integration efforts
· Lead the implementation of monitoring software to capture project data and perform detailed analysis & reporting
· Aiding in the technical due-diligence process for potential acquisitions
· Reviewing technical documents and acceptance test during the project handover process
· Supporting Project Development team and subcontractors to review / optimize project subsystem designs
· Identifying and driving performance improvement opportunities via:
– Technical Management of Wind and Solar assets
– Technical optimization analyses of asset portfolios
– Develop, implement, and improve methods for detecting, reporting and analyzing performance issues
– Identify areas of underperformance, drive improvements and corrective actions via management of third party contractors
– Experience in wind or solar performance management/optimization preferred
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
This position will perform a wide range of performance engineering duties including:
· Utilize advanced monitoring and analytics software systems to track the performance of a large fleet of Solar and Wind assets
· Review time-series data sets to track and analyze the performance of wind and solar systems
· Work with subcontractors to pinpoint failures and ensure efficient and effective resolutions
· Utilize industry standard Solar modeling software to develop and validate performance models
· Support Project Development, Procurement and Finance teams to review and optimize solar subsystem designs
· Perform due diligence tasks as needed to support the acquisition of Solar and Wind assets
· Review acceptance test and other technical items in the project handover process
· Work with O&M subcontractors to pinpoint performance deficiencies and resolve failures efficiently and effectively
· Identify opportunities for operational cost reductions and performance optimization
Experience Requirements
· Combination of 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience in engineering, physics, or statistical modeling or other relevant mathematical sciences preferred
· Superior academic performance with focus on Renewable Energy Systems or statistical modeling in lieu of work experience will be considered
· Knowledge of SCADA systems and subsystem electrical components, basic networking equipment, and standard communications protocols
· Familiarity with substation design and equipment is preferred
· Familiarity with battery management systems is a plus
· Familiarity with industry standard PV modeling software (PVSyst, Plant Predict, Helioscope…etc) is preferred
· Proven track record of working well within a team environment, taking ownership of processes and procedures, experience in shared services center environment is helpful
· Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated and results oriented, process oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
· Proficient on MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, SQL, etc.
· Familiarity with software languages and data analysis platforms (Python, VBA, C++, Matlab, Power BI, Pentaho, Plateau, etc) is a plus
Education Requirements
· 4 year degree in an Engineering or Mathematical Sciences required
· 2 - 3 years of broad-based engineering and / or Data Science experience
· Prior experience with Renewable Energy performance modelling and monitoring systems preferred
Contact Information Please submit cover letter and resumes or inquiries to Arevon Energy, Inc. attn: Yanina Hernandez yhernandez@arevonenergy.com