Performance Engineer - Electric GenerationJob SummaryThe Performance Engineer monitors , identifies , tracks, analyzes, and reports on the performance and health of electric generation assets to maximize availability, reliability, and net energy production.
This role interprets Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ( SCADA ) and A sset M anagement software data, develops expected presente performance baselines, and delivers clear, stakeholder-ready reports that quantify losses from equipment condition s , controls issues, operating constraints, environmental limits and risk management .
The Performance Engineer partners closely with Operations and Maintenance, Environmental, and Real-Time Systems to investigate and track lost production, recommend and track corrective actions, and validate results.
Through trend analysis and early-failure detection, the role supports predictive and preventative maintenance planning .
Recommends, evaluates , oversees and verifies performance improvement of assets and asset management software .
This position is posted as a five-level job family (Associate through Senior); placement will align with the selected candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor, trend, and report generation asset performance and health to maximize availability, reliability, and net energy production.Analyze SCADA and asset management software data to produce stakeholder-ready reports , KPI reporting, and actionable reports .
Develop and maintain expected vs .
actual performance baselines and los t production accounting for derates, outages, dispatch & transmission constraints , equipment degradation, controls issues, and environmental constraints .
Lead/ participate in investigations of lost production , equipment degradation ,



controls issues and data related outages ; partner with Operations and Maintenance, Environmental, and Real -Time systems to prioritize corrective actions and validate results.Plan and support performance , analytics and acceptance testing of SCADA data and Asset Management d ata as new sites reach commercial operations Support outage planning and post-outage reviews by providing performance-based work prioritization and tracking return-to-service performance.Improve data quality and repeatability by validating instrument health and tag configuration, maintaining document s and calculation methods .
Work with Operations and Maintenance to ensure proper planning, execution and validation of instrument calibration process.Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societiesCrosstrain with Reliability, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers on Renewable and Conventional G eneration A sset sAssociate Engineer RequirementsBachelor of Science in Engineering Preferred or Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program (degree completion by May 30, ************ + months of relevant experience (including internships, co-ops, or research).
Basic knowledge of power generation and renewable assets ( w ind, solar, and b attery) ,



including performance metrics and common causes of los t production .
Basic knowledge of Microsoft E xcel and W ord , AutoCAD , time-series data, drawingsAbility to research and extract inf ormation from drawings, manuals and tag listsAbility to create basic reports with assistanceContinuously learns and builds job-related technical and professional skills through training, mentorship, office and field work.Valid driver's licensePreferredB asic knowledge with a programming langu a ge (Python, SQL, C/C++, R)Engineer 1 Requirements1+ years relevant experienceImproved performance of a ll duties and responsibilities of the Associate Engineer level plusPerform routine monitoring of renewable generation asset performance and basic data analysis.Support the development of expected vs. actual performance baselines under supervision.Assist in investigations of lost production, equipment degradation, or controls issues.Contribute to KPI reporting and production of stakeholder-ready analytics with guidance.Participate in SCADA and Asset Management data validation activities.Support outage planning activities by gathering performance data and completing assigned analysis tasksAbility to prepare cost estimates under supervisionBasic knowledge with a programming language (Python and SQL)PreferredExperience in the electric utility industry.Engineer 2 Requirements4 + years of equivalent experience.Improved performance of all duties and responsibilities of the Engineer 1 level plusIndependently conduct performance monitoring and detailed analysis of renewable generation assets.Develop, refine, and maintain performance baselines with limited oversight.Participate in complex investigations and assist in root-cause analysis
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📌 Performance Engineer - Electric Generation (Valparaíso)
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