Would you like to join the next revolution in renewable energy?

Aker Offshore Wind strives to create a sustainable future. We are an offshore wind developer headquartered in Norway with focus on assets in deep waters. With global operations, the current portfolio consists of development projects and prospects located in Asia, North America and Europe. Aker Offshore Wind effectively deploys cost-effective technologies from decades of offshore energy developments and through its ownership stake in Principle Power.

We believe the next revolution in renewable energy will be offshore floating wind. Do you want to be part of our journey? We are already working to realize projects around the world, from California to South Korea – and Norway.

We need talented and ambitious people to make this happen. If you think you’ve got what it takes, get in touch.

The Senior Wind Resource Analyst will be part of the Technical & LCoE team and report directly to the CTO & SVP Engineering. The position is located at Aker Offshore Wind HQ in Fornebu, Oslo.

The Role:
As our Senior Wind Resource Analyst, you will be the one responsible for developing the metocean and energy assessment strategy as well as for wind resource-estimation and -modelling for large offshore wind farms in various geographical locations. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead site condition studies, meteorological campaigns, wind turbine layout and energy yield assessments and will guarantee these are conducted in accordance with industry best practices. Tasks and responsibilities will lie within the early stage development activities all the way through to final project completion and wind farm operation.
You will:

• have the overall responsibility for flow-, farm- and physical wind-modeling
• have a key role in wind farm layout design including supporting permitting activities associated with turbine locations
• interact and dialogue with turbine OEMs on site-specific power curves, Turbine Supply Agreements, and documentation for suite suitability
• interface with wind turbine suppliers and foundation designers on wind simulation
• stay in touch with the latest technology developments as well as collaborate and link with the company’s digitalization endeavors
• keep abreast of the latest developments within wake and blockage effects
• participate on internal R&D to improve procedures as well as follow up research initiatives on physical wind conditions, turbulence, instabilities, wake, and blockage effects
• perform operational power curve measurement and other post-construction assessments ensuring methodologies are appropriate

Who are you?

You have:

• minimum Master’s degree in Meteorological/Atmospheric Science or Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in wind development projects, preferably offshore wind
• experience in meteorological data collection campaigns and with siting turbines
• adeptness at performing bankable wind yield assessments using wind flow- and farm modelling software such as WAsP, WindSim, Meteodyn WT, WindFarmer: Analyst, windPRO, openWind
• experience in Python and/or MATLAB programming
• demonstrated skills in the use and application of relevant IEC and other standards
• the ability to convey both technical and meteorological concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• an independent drive to continuously improve the status quo, as well as maintain close collaboration with the project team to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of projects
• a high level of flexibility and agility as well as organizational skills to enable rapid change
• excellent communication skills in English. Nordic and other languages are considered a plus

Why Aker Offshore Wind?

• This is a great opportunity for both professional and personal development in a new and expansive competence environment
• You will find a social and creative work environment with a large degree of influence on your own everyday work
• We have a positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility and innovation

Contact information
Synøve Sørland, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, Tel: +47 481 08 511

We look forward to receiving your application, CV and diplomas.