BESS Data Analyst

London Or Scotland

An international consultancy offering engineering expertise and experience across renewable energy.

With over Our 1000+ employees operating over 2 GW of assets in the 30 countries where they are present and are developing a portfolio of more than 30 GW.

This UK office in London and Scotland or South Coast. They are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects.

We are searching for a BESS Data Analyst

Responsibilities

This role is essential for Analytics to manage our clients' BESS Installations.

Performance Optimisation:

• Optimise performance, predict failures, manage health, and improve financial outcomes.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, optimise energy output, and enhance overall system efficiency.

Health Monitoring & Prediction:

• Develop models to monitor battery health, predict degradation, and identify potential issues like thermal runaway or cell failures before they occur.

Financial & Investment Analysis:

• Provide data-driven insights to support investment decisions, assess BESS project performance, and optimize revenue streams.

Safety & Risk Management:

• Detect anomalies and risks, such as thermal or self-discharge issues, and ensure warranty compliance.

Data Strategy & Insights:

• Develop and implement data strategies to gather and analyze large datasets, providing clear, user-friendly dashboards and reports for various stakeholders.

Commissioning & Operations:

• Use data analytics during the commissioning phase to reduce costs and accelerate deployment, and in ongoing operations to manage state of charge and improve maintenance strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Programming languages like Python and libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and NumPy.

• Proficiency in data wrangling, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience with SCADA systems and cloud-based platforms.

Sector knowledge:

• An interest in understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and their operational parameters.
• Knowledge of key BESS performance indicators like cycle tracking, round-trip efficiency (RTE), and state of health (SoH).
• Awareness of safety challenges such as thermal runaway and methods for detecting anomalies.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field like Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Several years of experience in data science, data analytics, or a related role, preferably in an energy analytics