Analyst - Performance, Wind Energy

Why join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer managing a significant portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates hydroelectric plants, wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage facilities.

Innergex believes in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and encourages the sharing of prosperity for over 30 years. We are convinced that the production of energy from renewable sources will pave the way for a better world. We are always committed to supporting sustainable growth that creates a balanced relationship between people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in the necessity of offering a motivating, inclusive, and positive work environment where every team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Reporting to the Chief - Performance Analysis, you will be responsible for tracking the performance of several operational wind farms. The analyst documents and investigates the causes of underperformance and supports operations and engineering in the development of solutions. The development of specific data acquisition and processing systems for the covered sites is also part of the tasks to which the analyst participates.

Your daily tasks!

• Analyze the overall performance of operating wind farms, track operations and farm availability, investigate causes of underperformance, and develop solutions;
• Participate in the writing of monthly operational reports;
• Complete ad-hoc performance analyses as requested by Operations;
• Regularly consult with operations teams to understand and define downtimes and underperformances;
• Set up, evolve, and maintain data acquisition and storage solutions from Data Historian or SCADA systems to visualize and analyze relevant data for understanding the mechanical issues identified by the operations team;
• Develop a fine understanding of these issues by questioning available technicians and specialists and traveling to the site when necessary and possible;
• Document the observations collected or made on site and illustrate the phenomena with the collected data, all compiled in complete technical reports and presentations to operations and management teams;
• Develop the ability to detect underperformances and prevent breakdowns by exploiting the collected data and the Machine Learning algorithms already used within the performance team;
• Participate in the development of performance analysis and reporting tools;
• Support the operations teams of the farms and develop tools to facilitate their tasks;
• Participate in the due diligence review process during asset acquisitions (review of production and availability data);
• Support the project development teams (contract review, analyses);
• Manage consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers for operational projects;
• Any other related task.

Your skills, our requirements!

• Minimum of one year of experience in a similar position or a combination of education and relevant experience;
• Knowledge of data analysis programming languages such as Matlab or Python;
• Knowledge of data visualization software such as Tableau is an asset;
• Knowledge of databases (SQL) is an asset;
• Knowledge of communication systems and SCADA is an asset;
• Strong synthesis and solid writing skills;
• Ability to understand, discern, and analyze the essential issues of the projects under study according to the mandate and the allocated time;
• Organized, proactive, rigorous, and analytical person;
• Autonomous and good team spirit and collaboration;
• Available for occasional travel mainly in North America;
• Bilingual (French and English) both orally and in writing to ensure regular collaboration with various stakeholders outside Quebec.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the company's headquarters located in Longueuil, two steps from the Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke metro station.
• This position is at level P1.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks of vacation during the first year of employment and paid holidays during the holiday period;
• 100% employer-funded medical insurance from the first day of employment, including primary care services via telemedicine;
• Collective pension plan with employer participation;
• 100% employer-funded wellness account;
• Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (E-VIP);
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Accessible offices by public transportation.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values the backgrounds, diversity, experiences, perspectives, and unique talents of each person. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on the needs of the company, the requirements of the job, and individual qualifications. The key to our success as an international company is to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse pool of candidates.