Data Scientist (Battery Storage)

Purpose for the Job:

To play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance, reliability, and profitability of our renewable energy assets. To leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualization techniques by driving data-driven strategies to optimize operations (and maintenance), forecast performance, and support strategic decision-making aligned with our goals.

To work in close interface with Commercial Team supporting overall development of a data platform for Masdar’s London managed projects with a key ambition to set up a BESS Operations Control Desk. This desk will be responsible for the monitoring, analysis & scheduling of all assets and act as the key interface between all stakeholders (Masdar, O&M contractors, DNO, OEM and Optimiser). The Data Scientist will play a pivotal role in enabling this.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in cooperation with Commercial team on development of Data Platform.

• Integrate asset data into the platform and build new visualization and management tools.

• Integrate all BESS data (financial and technical) and develop Asset Management tools and dashboards.

• Document control management.

Collaborate with the Masdar Control Desk to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and areas for improvement:

• Support the Control Desk in their data and analysis needs to optimise battery availability and state of health.

• Creation and continued refinement of key dashboard tools used for portfolio management.

• Automate Battery scheduling and technical reporting

• Work with our cyber security partners to enhance protection of both our assets and data platform.

• Support on work to implement our BESS Cyber Security Policy, and Cyber Security in OFSW as appropriate

• Support on progressing towards full CAF and ENA DER Compliance.

Asset Management data analysis and performance optimisation:

• Provide data-driven recommendations to enhance asset efficiency, reduce asset downtime and maximize commercial performance.

• Create intuitive dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders, including the asset management and commercial team.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to support operational and strategic decisions.

Data Maintenance:

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sources, including SCADA systems, IoT devices, and historical records. 

• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability for analysis and reporting.

Comply with information security policies, procedures and requirements at all times:

• Adhere to any applicable Masdar information security policies and procedures and identify and report security incidents and suspected weaknesses to the appropriate point(s) of contact.

• Protect assets under care (e.g. laptops and other devices) and information/credentials against unauthorized access, sharing, and/or damage/loss, in accordance with the Information Classification and Handling Procedure.

• Clear desks of all sensitive material and log off/ lock workstations at the end of the day and when leaving desk for a prolonged period in accordance with Acceptable Usage Policies. • Ensure not installing, copying or modifying of any software on Masdar equipment without authorization.