VEVestas
Wind Performance Engineer
Chennai ₹9-15 LPA Posted 5 Aug 2025
FULL TIME
Performance Engineering
Excel
Data Analysis
Wind Energy
Problem-solving
+1 more
Job Description
We're looking for a skilled Wind Performance Engineer to join our team, which supports Service and Construction organizations with technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the wind industry and a background in asset management. You'll be responsible for performing operational analyses of wind farms, ensuring they meet contractual obligations for performance and availability. This role is a key link between our technical and business units, requiring strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a focus on driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Performance Analysis: Conduct operational power curve analyses of wind farms using SCADA data and develop reports as per contractual requirements. Analyze wind farm availability and Lost Production Factor (LPF), and prepare reports for both internal and external customers.
- Collaboration & Communication: Lead weekly Down Turbine calls and monthly reliability calls. Conduct regular wind farm reliability meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitoring & Improvement: Monitor, improve, and maintain wind farm availability and LPF as required by contracts. Actively identify improvement opportunities based on data analysis and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance asset performance.
- Technical Support: Support wind farm construction sites by performing power curve verification tests (PCVT) as per IEC standards.
- Business Acumen: Maintain project processes, including preparing technical and commercial responses for internal and external customers.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a similar field.
- Proven experience in the wind industry, with a background in asset management.
- Basic knowledge of wind resource assessment.
Skills & Competencies
- Data Analysis: Strong data analytical skills with an advanced level of proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of analytical software like SQL and Spotfire is a plus.
- Communication: Proficiency in English and the ability to adapt to a multi-country culture.
- Problem-Solving: The ability to multitask, prioritize daily work, and identify improvement opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
- Business Acumen: A solid overview of business requirements and a proactive attitude to support business values.