Data Analyst – Asset Optimisation

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Data Analyst – Renewable Energy & Asset Optimisation
Noriker Power develops and optimises rapid response power systems. Through innovation and a strong motivation to protect the environment, Noriker has grown into a vertically integrated developer and service provider in this increasingly important market.
We are looking for a Data Analyst with a strong foundation in Mathematics or Physics to help us optimise the performance of our renewable energy portfolio. As we scale our BESS assets, we need a practical analyst who can distil domain data into commercial results.
Key Responsibilities

  • Use mathematical frameworks to predict supply depth and market pricing, identifying market opportunities
  • Model optimal usage of battery assets using linear programming taking into account opportunity cost and physical characteristics of the asset
  • Model GB electricity system to create forward view of system constraints
  • Understand and model dynamics of all markets BESS participate in, including wholesale electricity, Balancing Services, Balancing Mechanism etc, to create optimised strategies for assets
  • Implement progressively deeper levels of optimisation taking into account real time performance, utilisation and machine state parameters
    Requirements
  • A degree in Physics, Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, or a related field where you have spent time modelling physical systems in an UK university
  • Experience in Statistical Significance and Time-Series Analysis
  • Ability to handle Vector Calculus or Linear Algebra
  • A "First Principles" approach to solving problems
  • Python (specifically libraries like NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas)
  • SQL or similar for managing large-scale time-series datasets
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems is a bonus
  • Understanding of the UK/EU Energy Market (e.g., Balancing Mechanism, Ancillary Services) is desirable
  • Must have permanent right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
    Why Join Noriker Power?
  • Solve Real Problems: Your analysis doesn't just increase clicks; it directly speeds up the global transition to Net Zero.
  • Intellectual Rigour: Work in an environment where your academic background is respected and utilised daily.
  • Career Progression: work across a wide variety of disciplines with plentiful opportunities

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