Python Job: Wind Technical Manager

Imagine a future where you’ll lead the technical and numerical expertise to inform the technology selection and energy yield potential, building a green future

Join us in this role where you’ll lead a team of experts in the analysis of meteorological data, energy modelling, and energy prediction calculation as well as supporting the evaluation and development of prospective and existing wind farms. The role will primarily focus on the Irish and UK onshore market, with occasional work for other regions.

Welcome to Project Delivery
You’ll be part of our Project Delivery team where you, together with your colleagues, will play a key role in supporting the growth of onshore wind projects through the assessment of greenfield, acquisition, and pre-construction sites. You’ll lead the Wind Technical team in managing and optimising the wind resource analysis process at all stages from initial site selection and feasibility assessment, meteorological campaign implementation, and site design through to construction, commissioning, and commercial operation. As a team, we work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary Project Delivery function to ensure that relevant data and analysis drive decision making and project quality.

You’ll play an important role in:

• producing and future proofing wind farm layout designs and high-quality pre-construction energy analysis estimates
• designing and managing site-specific measurement campaigns, incl. installation, overseeing data collection, and reporting of site measurement data from meteorological equipment
• liaising with turbine suppliers regarding technology options, suitability, and optimisation, also providing input into technical aspects of turbine supply and O&M agreements
• developing in-house tools to analyse wind data sets and operational performance data, always ensuring that energy analysis methodologies are current and efficient
• advising, guiding, and supporting the business on the latest best practice in wind industry modelling software, data analysis, programming, wind measurement techniques, and technical standards and policies.

To succeed in the role, you:

• have masters-level qualification in atmospheric science, engineering, or a related discipline and proven professional experience designing and performing energy yield analysis, associated uncertainties, and site-specific wind conditions
• are analytical with attention to detail and can exercise engineering judgment with aptitude for statistical analysis
• are commercially aware with the ability to identify and mitigate technical risks with significant commercial implications
• have a broad network of relationships with technical advisors and consultants, are fluent in English, and have an Irish/UK driving licence
• can communicate technical issues to non-specialist colleagues and can manage a team of technical experts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• are experienced in standard wind resource software and have knowledgeable about CFD modelling, ideally with programming skills in Python and/or R.

Join a global leader in renewable energy
Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you’ll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You’ll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us no later than 16th March 2023.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Eoin O'Donovan, Head of Project Delivery, on +353866099522 if you’d like to know more about the position. If you need to request any adjustments to working practices, working patterns, or the assessment or interview process we're happy to discuss alternative arrangements.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country.