Data Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:  

This position is responsible for performing Operations & Maintenance analytical support activities for all Renewable & Resilient Generation facilities following COD. The main focus of analytics will be reviewing existing fleet performance, trending operational gaps/opportunities to address, engaging with industry partners on new metrics for BESS and DER performance, producing complex energy models, and more. This position plays a critical role in our ability to operate and maintain over 5GW of generation over the next 5 years.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization through supporting O&M initiatives and assisting with safety data trend analysis as needed 

• Generate complex energy models to allow smarter prediction of expected renewable output vs actual output to drive performance enhancements across the fleet 

• Review existing solar fleet performance and maintenance data and offer solutions and trends to enhance performance 

• Review performance goals against data sets to ensure targets are properly aligned 

• Engage in the industry for BESS and DER performance and maintenance data trends and best practices to implement at Georgia Power 

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Renewable & Resilient Generation performance data 

• Support existing generation fleet and new facilities following COD with all data related needs 

• Look for ways to align with other organizations across Southern Company bringing efficiencies, lessons learned, and stronger strategy to Renewable & Resilient Generation 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) 

• Engineering, Data Analytics, or other related degree strongly preferred   
• Knowledge of renewable energy and application of solar and BESS technologies is preferred 
• Proficient in project management, communicating technical details to a wide variety of stakeholders, and system performance 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required 
• Experience with data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources is required
• Experience in data analytics platforms is required (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)
• Databricks experience is preferred
• GitHub experience is preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to recognize patterns and make solution-oriented recommendations
• Strongly demonstrates Our Values and contributes to maintaining a strong team culture 
• Ability to work well with a diverse mix of internal and external partners including higher level leaders at critical customer facilities and military facilities 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously