Senior Wind Analyst

100% Fossil-free: We don't just dream of a sustainable and livable world - we shape it together and with passion! For over 20 years, we have been a driving force in the expansion of renewable energies. We generate, store and deliver green energy around the globe - with wind, solar, biogas and hydrogen. Around 1,000 employees at various locations worldwide share our mission: to generate renewable energy sustainably for a livable earth.   

Become a part of the ENERTRAG team at one of our locations in Cape Town / Johannesburg and let's advance the energy transition together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Wind Data Evaluation:
  • Responsible for the evaluation and assessment of wind resource and expected energy output
    •  Assess OEM offers and recommend appropriate turbine types for the wind farm
    • Coordinate independent energy yield assessments as required for bankability/ third party verification
    • Producing detailed reports which review the feasibility of sites for development which will include feasibility studies, site meteorological measurements
    • Writing reports for internal review and decision making and site visits (inspecting sites and measurement equipment) may be requested as needed.
    • Prepare and coordinate proposals and bids.
    • Take active part in business development activities in relation to energy analysis inputs as required.
    • Manage projects to ensure they are completed within timescale and budget.
    • Develop templates and tools to assist in the compilation and review of Energy Yield Reports.
    • Initiate and manage resource measurement campaigns including the QCing of recordings
    • Undertake site conditions assessments including extreme wind analysis, turbulence, shear, and environmental constraints.
    • Review site feasibility studies, measurement campaigns, and met mast / LiDAR / SoDAR data.

• Project Management :
  • Work closely with the procurement team and ensure that wind measurement campaigns are designed efficiently and run smoothly.  
  • Manage the gathering of data/information as input to the resource evaluation/assessment of site.
  • Work closely with the procurement team and ensure that measurement campaigns run smoothly and reports are updated and layouts amended accordingly.
  • Ensure that wind layouts are optimized and reports updated regularly.

• Development of additional templates and tools:
  • Assess and keep up to date with available tools for wind assessments
  • Develop templates and tools to assist in quick decision making and energy analysis (typically in excel) 

• Qualification

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Atmospheric Science or Mathematics field or related field.

• Field of Study
  • Engineering.
• Type of Training
  • University degree, or Master's degree.
• Relevant Professional Experience
  • At least 5 years relevant experience as a Wind Energy Yield Assessment (EYA) specialist with proficiency in WAsP/ OpenWind/ WindFarmer/ WindPRO software / Wind modelling or similar.
• Additional qualification(s)/certificates
  • Registration as a Candidate Engineer. Postgraduate Qualification preferred.

• Experience 

  • Windfarm layout
    • Experience in basic design of wind farm layout optimisation.
  • Data analysis
    • Aptitude for statistical analysis of data. Experience processing and manipulating large data sets and multiple data sources is a plus.
  • Wind modelling software and methods
    • Exposure and familiarity with wind energy industry software and measurement techniques.
  • GIS
    • Knowledge of various GIS tools and methods.
• IT Knowledge (systems, software, ...)
  • Proficiency in MS-Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) as well as Professional knowledge in operating such software tools.
  • Business fluent in English
  • Proficiency in energy analysis software such as WAsP / OpenWind / WindFarmer / WindPRO or similar.

Expertise / Experience

• Leadership skills
  • Self driven, with the ability to proactively manage tasks and inputs related to specific outputs.
• Team work ability
  • Be an active and contributing member in inter-disciplinary teams.
• Emphathy
  • Ability to sense other people's emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling.
• Resilience
  • Delivering results even under adverse conditions and remaining calm even under stress.
• Communication skills
  • Ability to articulate your opinion while respecting others' point of view and trying to convice through arguments.

To Apply: Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience within the renewable energy sector.

All positions are open to both full-time and part-time work. Just let us know what suits you best – we look forward to hearing from you.

What counts for us are your skills and motivation - not age, disability, gender, origin, skin color, sexual orientation or religion.

Applications submitted via email will not be considered.