Introduction

 ArcVera Renewables, a Bureau Veritas company is recruiting a Wind Performance Test Engineer.

This role is for a Wind Performance Testing Engineer, including client-facing development and sales requiring deep technical understanding of IEC 61400-12 accredited performance analysis of wind turbine generators. The Wind Performance Test Engineer reports directly to the Manager of Wind Performance Services, who in turn reports to the Director of Wind Engineering.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Physics, or a related field
• Language: Professional fluency in English, other languages helpful
• 2+ years of proven work experience in accredited wind turbine performance testing
• Knowledge of power curve data analysis and statistics (i.e. uncertainty evaluation)
• Ability to climb wind turbines and work at heights - GWO climb certification
• Field work (sometimes international) requiring a strong commitment to safety
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - with an ability to build relationships
• A professional work ethic which excels both independently and in teams, with a strong sense of ownership, effective time management, and a passion for problem-solving
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Proficiency in both Written and spoken English and excellent
• Very good Communication and Listening skills
• Experience of working internationally and/or in a multi-cultural environment

Job Specification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Successful planning and execution of power performance tests per IEC Standards though effective project management, technical oversight, and assurance of customer satisfaction
• Evaluating new measurement and analysis methods for continuous improvement
• Installation of wind and power measurement equipment at client sites and selection, supervision, and management of installation sub-contractors
• Preparing proposals and budgets for power performance tests and other technical services adherent to ArcVera’s best practices to meet client requirements and required timelines
• Pricing work according to market rates while providing high quality work product
• Business development within emerging and established African and Middle Eastern markets related to performance testing and other technical services as offered by ArcVera
• Strong client relationships through frequent, prompt, and accurate communication
• Promoting company products/services that maximize client satisfaction
• Participation in industry-wide technical discussions internationally including IEC committees and conference presentations

Key Behaviour

• BV Core & Business values
• Ethical behaviour
• Relationship management
• Patience
• Problem solving and flexibility
• Listening capacity
• Teamwork
• Positive attitude
• Multitask ability

Key Skills

• Data analysis
• Statistics
• Project management