Senior Wind Resource Analyst

Roles and responsibilities - - Analysis and development of wind resource meteorological files for use in simulation software: Windographer, WASP, Windfarmer, OpenWind and WindSim. - Analysis and development of solar resource meteorological files for use in simulation software for PVsyst / PVlib / SAM / Plant Predict. - Analysis of energy production data from wind projects, including comparison of operating vs. modelled data, downtime analyses. This would be for both wind and solar. - Statistical Analysis of Long-Term Energy Yields - Qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Python and Excel. - Performance Analysis of WTGs, PV arrays, power electronic devices and electrical equipment based on recorded SCADA data. - Technology and Design Optimisation of windfarms, solar PV plants and wind-solar hybrids using analytical methods. - Technology evaluation and detailed review of key equipment forming a windfarm/solar PV plant. - Computing Bill of Quantities from basic designs and layouts - Review test procedures for plant acceptance proposed by the test party and evaluate the performance of wind projects. Requirements - Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical / Mechanical). - Demonstrated experience in Python, MATLAB and Excel-based data analysis. - More than 3 years of work experience in wind resource assessment. - Understanding of windfarms, turbine technologies, energy yield analysis using simulation software. - Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for analysing statistical data. - Ability to write and compose clear and accurate reports in English - Knowledge of the Indian wind market. - Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others. - Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs. - Drive continuous improvements by identifying deficiencies in existing tools and methods. - Available to travel periodically to Riyadh office.