Solar Asset Performance Engineer I (Portfolio Performance Engineer I)

About Radian Generation

Radian Generation is a global provider of critical technology-forward services designed specifically to support the comprehensive lifecycle of renewable facilities-including solar, wind, and energy storage.

Who We Serve

Radian Generation’s wide range of commercial, technical, and compliance services provide developers, owners, and operators with critical insights into each aspect of their assets to make better-informed decisions.

Radian Generation is committed to supporting greater diversity in the renewable energy industry. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Role and Responsibilities

The candidate will support the fulfilment of a portfolio of technical asset management contracts for solar renewable energy projects, provide engineering consulting services, and support the Portfolio Management, Onboarding and Technical Asset Management teams.

• Fulfil technical requirements of the Asset Management contracts:

• Track and verify Operations & Maintenance (O&M) provider’s response to equipment outages and performance deficiencies, review monthly O&M provider reports.
• Manage and maintain tickets reflecting Operations and Maintenance issues; monitor site performance.
• Identify equipment issues and project underperformance.
• Maintain Radian’s internal software database, Lens, for tracking physical characteristics of the asset, communications, and data integrity.
• Track emergency weather events.
• Review and correct project data for monthly client reports.
• Track Performance and Availability Guarantees and work with O&M provider to address anomalies.
• Provide feedback to Technical Lead and Portfolio Manager on O&M performance and field operations.

• Assist with Technical Onboarding of new solar sites including reviewing drawings and identifying assets, creation of asset hierarchy, mapping of data against assets, and review and evaluation of incoming data.
• Document and provide feedback on procedures for process improvement.
• Drive resolution of straight forward problems. Assist team with problem resolution of larger scope problems.
• Support Team Initiatives.

Required Qualification & Education

• 6 Months-2 years’ experience in renewable energy performance field.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills.
• University Degree bachelor’s degree in engineering OR a related energy field from a four-year university OR work-related experience in renewable energy / power generation.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organization of work.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Required Software Knowledge

• Expertise in MS Office MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF toolsets.
• Familiarity with databases.

Preferred Experience

• PV plant performance analysis.
• Familiarity with module/inverter/tracking system technology.
• Electrical and solar equipment testing procedures.
• Experience with a U.S. based company.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Solar industry best practices.
• Energy storage concepts.
• Power generation concepts.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills with the ability to distil information and present it in an understandable manner.