Senior Wind Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Wind Data Evaluation:
  • Responsible for the evaluation and assessment of wind resource and expected energy output.
  • Assess OEM offers and recommend appropriate turbine types for the wind farm.
  • Coordinate independent energy yield assessments as required for bankability/third party verification.
  • Producing detailed reports which review the feasibility of sites for development including feasibility studies, site meteorological measurements.
  • Writing reports for internal review and decision making; site visits may be requested as needed.
  • Prepare and coordinate proposals and bids.
  • Take active part in business development activities in relation to energy analysis inputs.
  • Manage projects to ensure they are completed within timescale and budget.
  • Develop templates and tools to assist in the compilation and review of Energy Yield Reports.
  • Initiate and manage resource measurement campaigns including the QCing of recordings.
  • Undertake site conditions assessments including extreme wind analysis, turbulence, shear, and environmental constraints.
  • Review site feasibility studies, measurement campaigns, and met mast / LiDAR / SoDAR data.
• Project Management:
  • Work closely with the procurement team and ensure that wind measurement campaigns are designed efficiently and run smoothly.
  • Manage the gathering of data/information as input to the resource evaluation/assessment of site.
  • Ensure that wind layouts are optimized and reports updated regularly.
• Development of additional templates and tools:
  • Assess and keep up to date with available tools for wind assessments.
  • Develop templates and tools to assist in quick decision making and energy analysis (typically in Excel).

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Atmospheric Science or Mathematics field or related field.
• Field of Study: Engineering.
• Training: University degree, or Master's degree.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 5 years relevant experience as a Wind Energy Yield Assessment specialist with proficiency in WAsP/ Open Wind/ Wind Farmer/ WindPRO software or similar.
• Additional qualification(s)/certificates: Registration as a Candidate Engineer. Postgraduate Qualification preferred.
• Experience:
  • Windfarm layout: Experience in basic design of wind farm layout optimisation.
  • Data analysis: Aptitude for statistical analysis of data. Experience processing and manipulating large data sets and multiple data sources is a plus.
  • Wind modelling software and methods: Exposure and familiarity with wind energy industry software and measurement techniques.
  • GIS: Knowledge of various GIS tools and methods.
• IT Knowledge:
  • Proficiency in MS-Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) as well as Professional knowledge in operating such software tools.
  • Business fluent in English.
  • Proficiency in energy analysis software such as WAsP / Open Wind / Wind Farmer / WindPRO or similar.

• Leadership skills: Self driven, with the ability to proactively manage tasks and inputs related to specific outputs.
• Team work ability: Be an active and contributing member in inter-disciplinary teams.
• Emphathy: Ability to sense other people's emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling.
• Resilience: Delivering results even under adverse conditions and remaining calm even under stress.
• Communication skills: Ability to articulate your opinion while respecting others' point of view and trying to convince through arguments.

All positions are open to both full-time and part-time work. Just let us know what suits you best – we look forward to hearing from you.

What counts for us are your skills and motivation - not age, disability, gender, origin, skin color, sexual orientation or religion.