O&M Performance Engineer

Opdenergy
Municipality of San Sebastian, Spain
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
€ 70K

Job location

Remote
Municipality of San Sebastian, Spain

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel
Data analysis
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Python
Operational Data Store
Power BI
Standard Sql
SQL Databases
Web Performance Optimization
Mttr
Data Analytics

Job description

Opdenergy is seeking an O&M Performance Engineer in Donostia/San Sebastián to optimize renewable energy assets. The ideal candidate will analyze operational performance, collaborate with O&M teams, and support digitalization initiatives., * Monitor and analyse the performance of renewable assets ensuring maximum availability.

  • Perform root cause analysis of incidents and propose corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with local O&M teams to improve plant performance., La experiencia que se espera de los solicitantes, así como las habilidades y cualificaciones adicionales necesarias para este trabajo, se enumeran a continuación.
  • Monitor and analyse the performance of utility-scale renewable assets, ensuring maximum availability, reliability and energy yield
  • Track and evaluate key operational KPIs such as Performance Ratio (PR), Availability, Specific Yield, Curtailment, MTTR and MTBF.
  • Identify production deviations and underperformance through SCADA data analysis monitoring platforms and data analytics tools.
  • Perform root cause analysis of incidents, failures and energy losses, proposing corrective and preventive actions to improve plant performance.
  • Perform energy loss analysis, irradiance validation and data quality assessments to ensure accurate performance evaluation.
  • Coordinate with local O&M teams, Asset Management and external contractors to improve plant performance and reliability.
  • Support the implementation of operational optimisation initiatives including inverter settings, tracker optimisation, cleaning strategies and preventive maintenance improvements.
  • Review O&M contractor performance and compliance with SLAs, warranties and contractual obligations.
  • Prepare technical reports and monthly performance presentations for management and stakeholders.
  • Support the preparation of operational budgets, forecasts and performance benchmarking across the portfolio.
  • Support technical discussions related to performance guarantees, warranty claims and contractual KPIs.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Construction and Development teams during plant commissioning, testing and handover phases.
  • Contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement of O&M processes, tools and reporting systems.
  • Support digitalisation and data analytics initiatives focused on operational efficiency and predictive performance management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Own performance analysis and support data-driven operational decision making across the portfolio.
  • Ensure compliance with H&S standards, operational procedures and quality standards across all assets.

Requirements

Applicants should have at least 4-5 years of experience, an engineering degree, and proficiency in data analytics tools like Power BI, SQL, or Python. The position offers stable employment, health insurance, and a hybrid work model., * 4-5 years of relevant experience in renewable energy operations or performance engineering.

  • Experience with data analytics tools and processes is highly valued.
  • Full command of English with strong analytical skills., Data analytics SCADA systems Analytical skills Operational KPIs English proficiency

Educación

Engineering degree in Industrial, Electrical or similar Master in Renewable Energy, We are currently looking for an O&M Performance Engineer with experience in utility-scale renewable assets to support the technical and operational optimisation of our international portfolio of photovoltaic and wind power plants., * Engineering degree in Industrial, Electrical or similar. Valuable Master in Renewable Energy.

  • At least 4-5 years of relevant experience in renewable energy operations, performance engineering, technical asset management or O&M.
  • Experience with data analytics, automation and digital performance tools is highly valued.
  • Strong knowledge of utility-scale photovoltaic plants; experience with BESS and wind assets is a plus.
  • Experience working with SCADA systems and renewable energy monitoring platforms.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience analysing operational KPIs and energy losses.
  • Knowledge of SQL, Python or Power BI for operational data analysis and reporting automation.
  • Full command of English.
  • Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI, SQL or Python is highly valued.

Benefits & conditions

  • Hybrid model with 2 versatile days a week working from home.
  • Stable employment based on a permanent contract.
  • Real chances to grow inside a global, multicultural environment.
  • Free snacks and well-equipped facilities.
  • Free Health insurance.
  • Language and technical training on demand.
  • Free Meal vouchers.
  • Flexible payment plan (transportation, childcare).

Equal Opportunity

About the company

Opdenergy is a growing independent renewable energy producer (IPP) with presence in Europe, United States and Latin America with more than 19 years' experience. The company develops, builds, finances, manages and operates high quality renewable energy projects in several countries, with a portfolio of 2,6 GW (1,9 operational and + 0,7 ready to build / under construction) assets in operations and construction, whole portfolio under development sums up to over 18 GW.

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