Manager, Solar Performance Monitoring

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.
 

Role Summary

The Manager, Solar Performance Monitoring position sets up monitoring systems and processes to secure smooth and efficient real-time operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health of EDPR's extensive fleet, comprising more than 3000 distributed solar generation plants and utility-scale plants in Singapore and the surrounding region.
• Establish where needed and refine where already available monitoring systems and processes to track performance metrics effectively.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data in the monitoring portal by identifying and correcting data errors.
• Together with O&M team, establish relevant communication channels and procedures to trigger intervention when incidents are detected and follow up after intervention
• Conduct immediate performance diagnostics on power plants facing issues and provide well-defined rectification actions.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions.
• Perform ad-hoc and long-term behavior investigations of the assets to support Root Cause analysis on plant failures
• Generate performance reports for various internal and external stakeholders. 
• Work closely with the Digital Unit and Engineering team to develop and implement improvements to enhance system performance. 
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of performance analysts, providing training and support as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align performance monitoring objectives with business goals.
• Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in power plant monitoring and incorporate innovative solutions into our operations.

Requirements

• Academic Level: Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering 
• Required Professional experience: At least 5 years in the renewable industry, but relevant experience is same kind of role in the energy industry will be also considered
• Specific knowledge: Strong knowledge of engineering and quality standards for solar PV projects. Good understanding of SCADA systems.

• Skills / Competencies:  Problem Solving Skills / Strong communication and analytical skills, self-motivated and proactive person with a “can-do” attitude. advanced users of Microsoft  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI. Dynamics365 and Python will be viewed upon favourably.

• Languages: Proficient in English. Any additional languages would be an advantage.

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to:

• Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions 
• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits 
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering 

About EDP Group:
As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group. 

What makes us proud as an employer: 

• TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2024 certification
• TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification 
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021 
• Top Workplaces US 2021 
• Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation