Power Curve Verification Specialist Engineer

Do you seek collaboration, innovation and impact?

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Plant Design & Risk Modelling

Plant Design & Risk Modelling is anchored in Vestas R&D. Vestas R&D is where new product ideas and technologies are developed, matured, tested, and improved. To put in short, Vestas Power R&D is the cornerstone of Vestas - we are shaping the future of modern energy.

The Plant Design & Risk Modelling is developing Vestas' site assessment platform, ensuring risk offerings and warranty framework. We develop solutions for minimizing value at risk, all carried out in close collaboration with stakeholders across Vestas' value chain. The department consists of highly skilled, international, highly experienced, cross-discipline employees located across Portugal, Denmark and India.

We encourage a culture based on accountability and give employees the chance to create meaningful, real-world impact through their work. We also cultivate employee performance and growth by providing an inclusive, motivating environment with collaboration at its core. You will experience a team of great diversity both within competencies, experience, gender, and nationality.

Responsibilities

• Be an essential part of an agile team developing tools and products for the warranted power curve verification area and supporting the organization with power performance insights based on the previous power curve verification tests.
• Develop and improve Power Performance methods into the analysis tools and products.
• Understand the complexity and uncertainty of different measurement methods of the power performance verification, f.ex. met masts, lidars and SCADA data and ensure it gets implemented correctly in our tools and products
• Represent Vestas' interest in the IEC 61400-12 and IEC 61400-50.
• Participate in projects developing algorithms that eventually support visualization of data for internal and external customers.
• Provide statistical analysis with critical thinking skills that ensure scrutiny of data solutions prior to roll out.
• Be essential part of an agile team setup where collaboration and continuous improvement is key
• Contribute to verifying and breaking down requirements from the business

Qualifications

• Have a relevant technical education, such as bachelor's or master's degree in, e.g., mechanical engineering or similar.
• 5+ years' experience in the wind industry, namely in wind measurements, measurement masts configuration, wind sensors, SCADA data and power curve verification tests
• In depth knowledge of Measnet and IEC 61400-12-1 International standards.
• Basic understanding about turbine's technology
• Basic experience with coding (mainly R and Python) and motivated to be part of a team mainly delivering software solutions.
• Speak and write English and have good communication skills, enabling the presentation and discussion of results with the stakeholders.

Competencies

• You are creative, result oriented and have a high sense of accountability.
• You are able to deliver on your commitments with the right quality
• You have an automation mindset in developing tools and products
• You work as part of a team, and it comes naturally to you to collaborate and share knowledge
• You have robust communication skills and are fluent in English (spoken and written)

What we offer

If you would like to join an innovative and international environment, with great possibilities for personal development and the best of colleagues, then Vestas and Plant Design & Risk modelling offers just that. With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Join us in the fight for a more sustainable world.

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.