Offshore Wind and Energy Analyst
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Mai 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,600 i £61,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Performance related bonus |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mehefin 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 6AY |
| Cwmni: | SSE |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 549332_1716280247 |
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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland; however, our preference is that you will be based close to one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Dublin, Belfast, Perth, London or Reading
Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As a Wind Analyst within the Energy Analytics team, you will play a key role in supporting SSE Renewable's global offshore wind development portfolio by performing detailed analysis and modelling to inform project design and financial investment decisions.
The role will involve wind resource assessment and energy yield modelling, in addition to wind farm layout design, site conditions assessment and getting involved in a number of interesting activities.
Main accountabilities could include:
- Analysis of wind resource data from remote sensing devices and meteorological masts.
- Optimisation of wind farm layouts considering many technical and environmental factors.
- Wind flow and wake modelling within energy yield assessment, including the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics.
- Support site condition assessments to influence design decisions and support in-house R&D to improve our internal processes and toolsets.
- Supporting Levelized Cost of Energy modelling.
You may also have the opportunity to be involved with noise modelling, metocean analysis, the ongoing assessment of our operational wind assets, wind measurements specification and assisting with deployment.
What do I need?
We would love you to have the following skills and attributes:
- A degree level qualification in a science, engineering or related discipline with a high level of numerical and computer literacy.
- Proficient in data processing and analysis.
- Experience with industry standard wind analysis software such as Windographer and WindFarmer, along with experience of CFD wind/wake modelling and programming skills - ideally in Python and/or Matlab.
- Some awareness of the challenges and developments within the offshore wind industry, particularly technical issues relating to wind resource and energy yield assessment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as there will be a requirement to communicate to a variety of stakeholders and interact with multi-disciplined project teams and influence project decisions.
Most of all, you will be enthusiastic about working at the cutting edge of best-practice, seeking out innovative solutions to complex problems during a crucial and exciting period for SSE Renewables and the wider wind industry.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Douglas on 01738 275199.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.