Asset Integrity Specialist

Nadara • Full-time • Lisbon • 2w ago

R0001506 Asset Integrity Specialist (Open)

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:

The Asset Integrity & R&D Specialist drives the technical lifetime strategy and integrity governance of Nadara’s renewable energy assets, combining structural/mechanical engineering expertise with R&D and data science. The role will provide optimized structural reliability and integrity across the fleet, develop inspection and analytics frameworks, supports R&D projects, and embed automation and AI into engineering and asset‑integrity processes.

The role acts as the technical anchor for fatigue, loads, materials (steel & composites), inspection methodologies, and lifetime extension, while contributing to the innovation and R&D portfolio.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities and Authorities

- Managestructural and mechanical integrity assessments across the fleet, including fatigue, loads, materials (steel and composites), and lifetime evaluations.
- Define,maintain, and continuously improve integrity, inspection, andcondition‑assessmentmethodologies in collaboration with Asset Maintenance and Engineering.
- Conduct, manage andoptimize analyticalworkflows (FEA, loads, relative structural assessments)usingAI and agentic automation where possible.
- ImplementAI‑driveninspection analytics, including automated processing of imagery, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection.
- Build andmaintainthesingle sourceof truth for asset integrity, ensuring integration with broaderasset‑maintenanceand operational datasets.
- Supportlifetime management withthe company’s relevant business unitsto optimiselong‑termfleet value.
- Develop andmaintainstructural health monitoring initiatives for lifetime extension and damage detection across the fleet.
- Drive adoption of digital engineering tools,data‑centricworkflows, and agentic AI systems to enhancedecision‑makingand reduce manual effort.
Technical and cross Competences
- Strong background in structural or mechanical engineering, preferably on steel and composite structures.
- Expertisein fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, materials (steel & composites), and integrity management.
- Knowledge of inspection techniques (visual, NDT, drone imagery, SHM) and condition assessment.
- Experience with FEA (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus), loads modelling, and structural modelling automation.
- Familiarity with data science and AI/ML methods relevant to engineering analytics.
- Experience integrating engineering workflows with digital platforms and data pipelines.
- Advantage: experience in renewables (wind/solar storage), industrial assets, or offshore structures.
- Hand-on mindset and strong self-learning character, high proactiveness and ownership.
Managerial SkillsAndBehaviours
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, maintenance, innovation, and digital teams.
- Strong communication, documentation, andstakeholder‑alignmentskills.
- Analytical mindset with rigor, attention to detail, and scientific discipline.
- Curiosity, experimentation mindset, and willingness to push technical boundaries.
- Ability to manage R&D deliverables, academic partners, and technical governance.
Education And Qualifications
- MSc in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mechanics, or a related domain.
- Experience in fatigue, loads, inspection analytics, structural integrity, or advanced materials (steel and composites).
- Familiarity with data science or AI (formal training or relevant project experience)is considered favourably.
- 3–8 years of combined industry/academic experience (flexible depending on seniority level).
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel to sites, test facilities, universities, and research consortium meetings.
- Hybrid work model applicable across Nadara locations.
Pay And Benefits

At Nadara,we’recommitted to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical,mentaland emotional wellbeing.

We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sureit’smatched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.

Equality and equity

Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity,Equityand Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.

Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay isdeterminedfairly - consideringeach individual’sexperience,qualificationsand contribution.

Together,we’rebuilding an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.

What We ExpectFromYou

We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.

If you bring initiative,commitmentand a collaborative mindset,we’llgive you the space and support to flourish.