NovaSource Power Services · 3 hours ago
Senior Performance Engineer - (Remote + Signing bonus)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expNovaSource Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance provider, focusing on total asset optimization for renewable energy. The Senior Performance Engineer will manage solar PV generating fleets, ensuring high operating indicators, providing analytical support, and developing advanced computational methods while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
The Senior Performance Engineer will have deep knowledge of the theory and computer modeling platforms to simulate PV plant performance, determine if installed systems are exceeding production targets, and providing general diagnostic assessments when needed
The Senior Performance Engineer will be the designated contact for a set of operating plant, and they are accountable for accurate data and obligated reports
Additional analyses may be assigned at the request of external and internal customers
These evaluations will assess items such as equipment health, financial projections, energy credits, degradation, soiling, system issue diagnosis, and economic optimization
Some custom reporting will be as required by specific customer contracts or regulatory bodies
Further, the Senior Performance Engineer will develop methods that improve automated reporting systems in the areas of data validation, missed data collection, data curation, and troubleshooting tools
The Senior Performance Engineer will work closely with our remote operations centers and may assist in the development of advanced monitoring tools used to detect fleet operating issues
Work will include deriving more powerful metrics and techniques such as predictive maintenance triggers
The Senior Performance Engineer will help improve the bottom-line for our customers by proposing solutions to improve equipment uptime and generation potential
This may be completed by diagnosing issues that degrade capability and proposing recommended solutions
These solutions may involve capital investment in equipment and improved processes
Solutions may require the participation of other company departments as well as customer engagement
The Performance Engineer shall create clear and concise proposals
If accepted, the Performance Engineer may be expected to lead their project to completion
The Senior Performance Engineer will have a solid understanding of instrumentation systems including primary sensors, analogue to digital conversion, signal conditioning and scaling, data logging, transport and archival
Specifically, an understanding is most important for power meters and meteorological measurement devices (insolation, and ambient conditions)
The Senior Performance Engineer will have a solid understating in the statistical propagation of measurement error and will have the ability to conduct a formal uncertainty analysis that provides confidence intervals surrounding results based on instrumentation systems and correction methods
The Senior Performance Engineer may be responsible for the demonstration of project guarantees
These efforts include authoring and ratifying performance test procedures, being responsible for the accuracy of all instrumentation and confirming that the installed instrumentation meets testing goals, being responsible for the accuracy of all calculations
If necessary, the Performance Engineer will direct all testing activity that includes coordinating all stakeholders and publishing final reports
The Senior Performance Engineer may assist our sales teams by: establishing project guarantees and the associated risk, review of performance models that project guarantees, negotiate agreements, assist in a timely fashion on sales support and customer negotiations as the performance expert
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or physics
5-10 years in performance engineering, reliability engineering, or similar
Proficiency with Python or Matlab type programming environments. Python is preferred
Ability to communicate efficiently and accurately in the spoken and written English while conveying a sense of professionalism, courtesy, and competency
Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to accurately describe the relationship between physical events and trends in measured data of highly complex systems
Ability to work in cross-matrix teams of peers to efficiently complete highly complex projects and goals
Ability to share technical expertise with team members and mentor others for success
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects and tasks
Preferred
Graduate degree
Training in energy systems is preferred with some understanding of PV performance prediction
Ability to work onsite in our Chandler, AZ office is preferred. However, for highly experienced candidates, remote flexibility may be available
Benefits
Competitive compensation package + Paid Time Off (PTO).
Health Coverage: Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans effective on your first day.
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA): Options to help you save on healthcare costs.
Career Growth: On-the-job training with a clear path for advancement.
Income Protection: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Legal Support: Access to legal assistance services.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support resources.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Additional Perks: Pet insurance and more employee benefits.
Company
NovaSource Power Services
NovaSource Power Services (“NovaSource”), a portfolio company of Clairvest Group Inc.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
OMERS Private Equity
2022-08-09Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Akshay Sagar
President and Chief Executive Officer
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