Wind Resource Analysts
(USA, Scotland, Wales, England & China)
A number of Wind Resource Analysts are required to service the rapid growth in Airtricity’s activities in USA, Scotland, Wales and England, and China. The posts will be part of Airtricity’s Wind Analysis, Research and Standards (WARS) Department, as well as being an active member of at least one of Airtricity’s regional offices.
The principal responsibilities for the successful candidates will include:
- Early resource assessments and layouts;
- Delivering high quality datasets of wind measurements from each site suitable for use in a low uncertainty wind resource assessment;
- Implementing internal safety standards for meteorological masts;
- Internal electricity production estimates and management of subcontracted analyses;
- Assessment of turbine suitability for each site and management of subcontracted analyses;
- Liaison with turbine manufacturers and financial institutions;
- Assessment of operational wind farm data.
The successful candidates will also play a key role in the development of the company’s wind analysis methods and procedures, as well as in the development of the WARS department worldwide.
Key skills
- Graduate with a good engineering or physical science degree
- Preferably 1 years post-qualification experience in the field of wind resource assessment
- Strong analytical skills and very comfortable with IT
- Ability to balance attention to detail with engineering judgment
- High levels of energy and motivation
- Have a capability to communicate clearly to other specialists and professionals not from a technology background.
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent spoken and written English, and Mandarin for the China post
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and covering letter, including preferred location, to Emily Higgs, HR Dept, Airtricity, Block B, Ravenscourt Office Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18 or email: emily.higgs@airtricity.com
