Engineer - Wind Turbine Testing and Analysis

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

In this role, you will be directly reporting to Head of Section- Measurements. Measurement team is actively involved in validation of simulation models through activities that include Measurement equipment installations / operations / maintenance / data analysis, interpretation and reporting (for power performance, fault ride through measurements, power quality measurements and load measurements on a wind turbine) /hardware assembly/maintenance and workshop activities. The individual would also support business development and other administration requirements pertaining to Measurements.

Broad Expectations:

Fully aligned with the characteristics of the scientific methods i.e. Empirical, Replicable, Systematic, Objective and Provisional

Traits for being updated, organised, taking risk, integrity and collaborating in groups.

Inquisitiveness, patience and detail-orientation required for field testing and measurement

You are expected to play a key role in revision and introduction of methodologies, standards, new services in tune with fast changing business and technological environment.

Individual Role

The individual will be responsible for providing services for “wind turbine testing services”, including Structural Load Measurements, Component testing, Power Performance Measurements, Electrical Characteristics Measurements (PQ/FRT/Harmonics), Lidar verification, and Acoustic Measurements, for wind turbine manufacturers and operators.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

Project management in the areas of measurements which include management of Customer as well as internal team

Co-ordinate the execution of mandates/project with the Service Line Leaders

Manage the local workshop including handling of measurement equipment

Analyse unstructured and structured big data; architect data intelligence tools to extract intelligent information; architect big data structures

Well versed in probability, statistics and applied mathematics; conceptualise, develop and test various statistical models successfully.

Find avenues and scope of improvements in delivery of existing services, and implement them through internal projects in close collaboration with larger energy advisory team.

Engage in DNV’s various global innovation projects and initiatives, and ensure that new solutions are developed and implemented in Indian region.

Work in close collaboration with experienced global pool of Measurement Engineers in Europe and North America; Explore opportunities on experience exchange with the global team through secondments to overseas offices.

Effectively manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment and meet deadlines.

Actively participate in the ongoing global energy transition, and contribute in shaping the future of energy.

Mentoring and training of other employees

Maintain an environment oriented to trust and help team members attain their potential

Participate in R&D projects and contribute to publishing of journal papers.

Any other appropriate duties as directed by line management

B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or Mechanical Engineering. Mtech will be preferred

0-5 years of work experience in relevant industry

Hands on experience in data acquisition system e.g. IMC cronos, Lidar (ZX, WC), Dewetron, etc

Experience and knowledge of IEC 61400-21-1 / IEC 61400-12-1/IEC 61400-50 series and design load cases for Wind Turbines

Knowledge of Test of Turbine Behaviour and Safety and Functional Test of Wind Turbine

Experience in working with Matlab/IMC FAMOS/Python

Experience in in area(s) of statistical analysis/ modelling/ text mining/supervised and unsupervised learning.

Should be aware of various techniques used in data wrangling and cleaning

Proficiency in Probability, Statistics and Linear Algebra

Willingness and capable of undertaking physically stressful work such as climbing wind turbine / met-mast etc.

Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to effectively lead, motivate and coach people in varying disciplines to achieve improved overall performance

Able to maintain confidentiality, be detail oriented and disciplined, and adept at multi-tasking.

Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Willingness to travel (domestic and international) Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.