Our client in the Renewable Energy industry is currently looking for a Solar Systems Data Engineer, in Bryanston, Sandton.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement data collection strategies.
- Analyse and interpret performance data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for optimization.
- Collaborate with the installation and maintenance teams to ensure proper data collection procedures and data integrity.
- Contribute to improvement initiatives for system efficiency and reliability
- Collaborate with the System and Product Manager to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop performance benchmarks for solar energy systems.
- Monitor the performance of deployed systems and proactively identify issues, providing recommendations for corrective actions. Conduct root cause analysis to investigate system performance deviations and implement appropriate solutions.
- Create and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards communicating system performance and data insights to relevant stakeholders.
- Create and maintain existing software applications.
- Resolution of customer inquiries related to plant data.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to provide data-driven recommendations for product enhancements and new product development.
- Leverage data insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for increasing system efficiency and reliability.
- Active participation in cross-functional teams for innovation.
- Create and maintain reports and dashboards.
- Provide Data-driven recommendations for product enhancements and developments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in data analysis or a similar role.
- Experience in the renewable energy industry, particularly solar energy systems, is highly desirable.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced analytical skills for interpreting and analysing performance data.
- Experience using Python and conducting data science projects is essential.
- Expertise in implementing data collection strategies and real-time data monitoring.
- In-depth understanding of solar energy systems, including inverters and batteries.
Familiarity with key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance benchmarking in the context of solar energy systems.
- Proven experience in conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
- Proficiency in creating comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate insights.
- Exceptional technical troubleshooting skills for addressing system issues.
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in monitoring and optimising solar energy systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure and backend software application development.
- Working understanding of API’s.
- Experience coding in C#.
- Experience working in an AGILE methodology and ceremonies.
- Experience using Tableau or other similar visualisation software.
Remuneration:
- R700 000 - R750 000 per annum.