RR053 - Wind Analyst / Senior Wind Analyst
Xodus Group, United Kingdom
Job Description
This role can be located in our London, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Edinburgh offices however this is flexible.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Renewables and Environment department at Xodus. You will be a motivated and energised individual, in a position of responsibility and influence right from the start. We are looking for a suitable candidate who will contribute in shaping our team. You will be based in the UK, ideally in London, Aberdeen, Glasgow, or Edinburgh, however with adequate experience remote working is also possible.
The Wind Resource and Energy Yield Analysis team at Xodus is relatively new, established just over a year ago, and is now more than ready to grow. Since launching early in 2020 we have been working with various clients, both onshore and offshore. Our work is varied and includes standalone EYA assessments as well as providing wind analysis support for larger projects ran by our Renewables team.
Ultimately, we bring great, motivated people together who understand how energy solutions can be technically, economically, ethically, and environmentally sustainable.
Requirements
Qualifications and Competencies
We are looking for a motivated person who is keen to develop and make an impact in a relatively small and growing wind analysis team. Previous experience in a similar position is required, however we are not looking for a specific number of work experience in years we are more interested in the overall attitude to wind analysis and general project work in renewables;
- Previous experience in preconstruction wind resource and energy yield assessments.
- Good understanding of current best industry practice on remote sensing, various wind flow modelling techniques, energy loss modelling, and site conditions assessment.
- Experience in typical industry analysis packages (Windographer, WAsP, OpenWind, WindFarmer, WindPro etc) as well as developing tools.
- Fluency in standard MS Office software (Word, Excel PowerPoint)
- Awareness of the emerging new methods, technologies, and trends, and drive to implement them where possible.
Desirable Skills
- Understanding of data analytics or, as a minimum, keen interest in developing these skills. Coding experience (Python) will be a very strong advantage. Working knowledge of other data analysis tools such as Access or PowerBI will be an advantage.
- Motivation to take your career in the direction you want it to go.
- Comfortable under pressure with an underlying urge for success.
- Seeing the bigger picture, being able to spot potential problems, and take the initiative to create solutions.
- Spoken and written proficiency in English language.
- Degree in a numerical discipline.
- Last but not least loves life, embraces hobbies.
What you will do
You will sit within the Renewables Division, carrying out and managing wind resource and energy yield analyses, at various stages of project development. We aspire to work closely with our clients to understand their requirements and needs in order to provide best quality and value work.
Working on both standalone energy yield assessments as well as taking part in larger projects, you will provide expert wind analysis advice to the wider renewables team at Xodus.
You will also work on constant improvements of our tools and methods, as well as take part in mentoring and training of junior team members.
Benefits
What you’ll get
- Market Competitive Salary
- Full or Part Time Working Considered
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection Plan
Our Commitment to Diversity amp; Inclusion
Xodus is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture whereby everyone has a strong sense of belonging and can be themselves at work. We believe diversity drives innovation and we continually work to grow our network of people to give us the chance to be the best company that we can.
We promote the freedom to work flexibly by empowering people with the autonomy to choose where and when to work and providing them with the technology to be connected to colleagues.
Our Commitment to Wellbeing
Xodus is committed to providing a healthy working environment and strives to continuously improve the quality of working life of our employees, their families and others who work closing with us. We do this through the integration of wellbeing throughout all business activities, to create a working environment and culture that is compatible to the wellbeing of all our colleagues.