Head of Performance Engineering

1 week ago

Houston, Texas, United States NovaSource Power Full time
Job Overview

COMPANY BACKGROUND

NovaSource Power Services stands as a premier service partner for renewable asset proprietors aiming for intelligent growth. With two decades of operational expertise, NovaSource possesses the global presence and strategic capabilities necessary to help our clients achieve their renewable energy objectives worldwide.

To effectively support our clientele, we prioritize investment in our workforce. Our Engineers and Technicians are closely engaged with renewable assets, positioning them to take decisive actions daily.

Our comprehensive services enhance every phase of our clients' project lifecycles—from initiation to closure and all steps in between. This approach fosters innovative success for our clients, stability for our teams, and cultivates a world-class culture of excellence. This is how we empower a sustainable future.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Performance Engineering will report directly to the VP of Performance Optimization. This role involves leading and overseeing the Performance Engineering team to provide top-tier performance modeling and sophisticated data analysis for utility-scale PV and BESS systems. The individual will be responsible for establishing processes, tools, and training to enable the team to deliver exceptional services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure uniformity among Performance Engineers in service delivery and client experience.
  • Oversee all Performance Engineering personnel.
  • Formulate staffing strategies to effectively deliver services.
  • Guarantee timely and precise reporting in accordance with contractual obligations.
  • Manage contractual Performance Guarantees (Performance, Availability, DC Health).
  • Analyze plant performance against established models.
  • Provide actionable plans and recommendations to enhance the performance of PV and BESS power facilities.
  • Deliver an exceptional Customer Experience through expert analysis and communication.
  • Continuously refine content and methodologies to align with customer needs and boost efficiency.
  • Support sales efforts through negotiations of performance guarantees and service agreement scopes.
  • Facilitate the onboarding of new contracts to ensure service delivery at project commencement.
  • Anticipate travel requirements to be approximately 10%.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • This job description is subject to modification at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics; a Master's or PhD is preferred.
  • Over 10 years of experience in performance engineering within the energy sector.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading a technical or engineering team.
  • Experience managing personnel in a matrix organization.
  • Advanced knowledge of PV technology, solar energy, power generation, and data acquisition.
  • Proficient in PVsyst, Plant Predict, or similar PV performance tools.
  • Skilled in the MS Office suite.
  • Familiarity with query languages such as SQL, MATLAB, and Python programming (preferred).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to ensure analytics projects meet business user requirements.
  • Demonstrated capability to convert data into critical insights for informed business decisions.

OFFICE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions within our office necessitate interaction with individuals and technology while either standing or seated. To effectively serve our customers, both internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and via phone, with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is dedicated to complying with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In alignment with this commitment, we strive to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with disability discrimination laws.

Potential candidates will meet the educational and experiential criteria outlined in the job description and excel in fulfilling the responsibilities associated with this role.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NovaSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

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