What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar PV Performance Analyst/Engineer position at SunEnergy1?
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
