PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSTIC ENGINEER

Job title: PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSTIC ENGINEER

Country: Spain

City: Madrid

Business Unit: Predictive Diagnostics

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

EDP Renewables business unit is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

What you will do:

The Predictive Diagnostics Associate will support EDPR’s global fleet of generating assets. Your primary responsibilities are to detect, report, and document potential future failures in wind turbines, solar panels, or other electric systems and components using condition monitoring and data analytics. The primary data sources used by the analyst for that purpose are reliability data, vibration analyses, oil particles counters, lubrication condition data, and temperature data.

General responsibilities:

1. Detect failures using EDPR’s condition monitoring tools to analyze operational data.
2. Communicate inspection recommendations to site managers and technicians clearly and support engineering team in evaluation of such inspections/repairs.
3. Assess asset condition post inspection/repair using existing tools and communicate accordingly.
4. Create quarterly reports summarizing detections (priority, value, component, status, etc.) and update internal tools/databases with findings and results.
5. Manage relationships with condition monitoring vendors.
6. Identify new condition monitoring opportunities within EDPR's fleet and prepare business cases for their profitability. Lead project management for such opportunities.
7. Develop or assist in creating new monitoring strategies/tools using advanced data science techniques.
8. Collaborate with Performance Management teams using other monitoring technologies/platforms.
9. Support and lead process improvements, quality metrics, and coordination calls as needed.
10. Perform additional duties as required.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work model: Hybrid.

Availability to Travel: Up to 20%

What are we looking for:

1. Academic Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or related field); Master's preferred.

2. Professional Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant technical experience (less with advanced degree considered).
• Prefer familiarity with planetary gearboxes, generators, solar, power generation, and conversion equipment.
• Prefer familiarity with rotating equipment reliability and lubrication.

3. Specific Knowledge:

• Vibration Analyst Cat II certification or applied vibration analysis experience preferred.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Prefer familiarity with Python, R, Databricks, MS Azure; interest in data science/AI is a plus. Prefer familiarity with SQL and SAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

4. Languages:

• Spanish - native speaker
• English - Proficient

5. Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated.
• Ability to perform job tasks in a collaborative working environment.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong time-management skills including demonstrated ability to provide technical support for multiple concurrent activities.
• Exemplary standards of integrity, ethics, safety, quality, and productivity

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
 
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

 
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