Senior Engineer, Renewables Performance

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The AES CE Senior Renewables Performance Engineer is responsible for supporting the operational portfolio of solar, wind, and battery storage projects by analyzing operational performance trends.  The role serves a pivotal responsibility to ensure that AES CE operates and maintains the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Operations
  • Lead the buildout of new performance tools and diagnostics for operating renewables assets across solar, wind, and battery storage projects
  • Build Diagnostics, Alarms, HMIs, Reports, and Advanced Pattern Recognition modules to support operational enhancements and performance improvements
  • Develop, maintain, and use advanced pattern recognition software models and plant operational data to detect changes in the operating behavior of plant equipment and systems.
  • Monitor equipment performance and predict component health, alerting SMEs and site personnel of anomalies within those trends which could adversely affect the reliability, availability, maintainability and performance of equipment.
  • Measure fleet performance against established KPI metrics and compare actual to forecasted performance
  • Produce monthly/quarterly/annual performance reports, inclusive a detailed variance analysis.
  • Seek and evaluate proposals for analysis services and consultants where needed
  • Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
• Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to identify underperformance diagnostics and optimize calculations
  • Recommend equipment parameter adjustments and software modifications to OEMs & Field Services personnel
  • Coordinate with Operations Technology team members to optimize point sampling and historization of operational data to support Compliance and Warranty requirements
  • "Close the loop" between Operations and Engineering by recording and communicating issues that can be mitigated through better design
  • Utilize technology such as robotics, imaging technologies and advanced analytics to reduce field labor and improve operational performance
•  Growth and Leadership
  • Participate in AES CE's growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
  • Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality and high-performance projects
  • Educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices and safety

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
• 5+ Years of professional experience in engineering with focus on measuring and maintaining system performance
• Strong understanding of industry trends in production tools and processes
• Proficiency with advanced analysis and database tools for development of metrics and dashboards.
• Familiarity with Asset Performance Management solutions including EtaPro.
• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft software programs, including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend equipment/facility schematics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident-free work environment
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support company's portfolio of Solar, Wind, and BESS assets
• Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation; Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility and Fun

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $111,000 and $138,550/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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