Manager of Performance Assessment

National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities.

Position Description:

This position will lead the program to analyze data received from the company’s operating facilities in support of the company’s field operations and asset management teams. The position will also be responsible for the data science team’s automated data processing system. Open to remote candidates within the US.

Duties:

• Lead small team of data analysts
• Review quality and accuracy of data received from operating facilities
• Identify sources of lost production and potential methods of improvement
• Work with the construction team to support the handover of projects to field operations
• Manage and extend the company’s analytics tools to support portfolio growth
• Calculate and report on internal and external KPI’s
• Develop, manage and own lost energy tracking models
• Estimate future production based on operating history
• Diagnose technical issues and work with engineering team and equipment providers to resolve
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry codes, standards, and methods.

Qualifications:

• 10 years’ experience in renewable energy
• Proficiency with industry-standard resource and energy production modeling programs (e.g. PVSyst, openWind)
• Proficient in Python and SQL; experience with AVEVA PI System desired
• Working knowledge of wind turbines and the various components of solar energy facilities
• BS in meteorology, engineering or other scientific field; MS preferred
• Leadership experience desired

Attributes:

• Self-directed with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience implementing and managing large code bases
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to summarize and communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

Pay Range for the posted level: $130,000.00 – 180,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.

National Grid Renewables is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid Renewables is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid Renewables team.