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AES Clean Energy (CE) is seeking a Performance Engineer to support the O&M Engineering team by analyzing and optimizing the performance of our rapidly growing portfolio of photovoltaic and battery storage projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring our assets operate above industry standards for reliability, safety, and performance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the experience and drive to implement programs and processes that ensure reliable, safe, and optimal generation.
A day in the life of an AES CE Performance Engineer will include, but is not limited to:
Operations
Analyze operational performance and trends of solar plus storage sites.
Lead execution of performance tests in accordance with production and capacity commitments.
Remotely investigate site performance and review system design to identify root causes of lost energy.
Configure and validate performance alerts in DAS.
Review third-party reporting to inform performance analysis.
Support the transition from projects under construction to operating assets.
Troubleshoot systems in operation and review performance data to identify issues.
Perform or review capacity and performance ratio tests for projects in operation.
Review production estimates and meteorological data sources for accuracy.
Measure fleet performance against established KPIs and compare actual to forecasted results.
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports with detailed variance analysis.
Seek and evaluate proposals for analysis services and consultants as needed.
Perform job safety assessments and safety walks to identify job-site hazard.
Collaboration
Coordinate with field service and asset management teams to improve site performance.
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to identify underperformance and recommend improvements.
"Close the loop" between Operations and Engineering by recording and communicating issues that can be mitigated through better design.
Utilize technology such as drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging, and 3D modeling to reduce field labor and improve operational performance.
Lead operations engineering coordination with field service and asset management teams.
Growth and Leadership
Participate in AES CE's growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and strategic planning activities.
Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality, and high-performance projects.
Educate the team on c
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