Solar Improvement Engineer; Hybrid

Position: Solar Performance Improvement Engineer (Hybrid Work Schedule)
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 N

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 EXPERIENCE3 – 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 (20 – 30%)Physical demands & working conditions:

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment

Speech/Rea…