Job Description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place--to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Duties and Responsibilities

Regular health monitoring of the plants through our Monitoring System, analysing system-generated alarms with the aim to identify technical issues and potential underperformance Calculation of KPIs and other performance metrics for the sites for which you are responsible (e.g., Availability, Performance Ratio, etc.) Data analysis to investigate the root cause and quantify the impact on performance of identified issues Engagement with Asset Managers and the rest of the Global Performance & Monitoring Team to track known issues through to resolution Generation of regular reports on the performance of the sites which detail performance via the main KPIs and explain underperformance via known technical issues / underperformance events Support continuous improvement efforts via the development of new tools for streamlining our data analysis and reporting automation (i.e., scripts to automate manual calculations, improve data manipulation or automate reporting / dashboards) Support on the implementation and testing of the company's new, industry-leading Data Lake and System of Insight (KPI Management, Reporting and Analytics tool).


We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.



We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Experience Required

Must have demonstrable experience of data analysis / generating and communicating insights from quantitative information Ideal candidate would have previous exposure to utility-scale renewable plants Ideal candidate would have prior experience working with monitoring and SCADA systems

Education and Qualifications


Degree in Renewable Energy, Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science; or, Foundation Degree (eg, FdA, FdSc), Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) related with Renewable Energy or/and data analysis.

Work Skills

Must be fluent in spoken and written English Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Excel (incl. VBA) Must be able to work with large datasets and be comfortable querying datasets Python, R, SQL and/or other programming skills are strongly desired Automated data visualisation & communication experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) will be considered an asset

General Skills/Attributes

Possesses an analytical mind, keen to identify and solve problems Excellent written and verbal communications skills - able to go beyond just presenting data to pull out key insights Able to manage interaction with internal and external stakeholders Relentless attention to detail and drive to produce quality work Organisation and work ethic to deliver against critical deadlines Possesses a mindset of continuous improvement, always looking for opportunities to improve, both as an individual and a team Is a team player but also able to work independently Passionate about renewables and the energy transition

Knowledge


Direct knowledge of solar energy generation is not absolutely necessary; however, a candidate will be well-served by a basic understanding of:



Basic principles of electricity generation Key photovoltaic (PV) plant components and methods of operation PV plant performance parameters such as PR, availability, etc.

Basic data flows underlying SCADA and monitoring systems