Director, Meteorology
Develop and manage the meteorology program to support the company’s wind energy generation business and to provide wind energy forecasts for locations of interest. Oversee the compilation of meteorological database for wind projects including archiving of past meteorological data, current operating projects, data, and development project data. Oversee the assessment of site suitability and micro-siting for development stage projects to optimize wind farm design. Manage Data Analysts, Field Technicians, and/or contractors providing meteorological tower erection, data analysis, numerical modeling, and forecasting. Provide analytical support and modeling capabilities to both finance and development from project conception through project operations.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Technical, commercial, and political aspects driving the wind industry, Meteorology, atmospheric science, wind energy forecasting, wind farm design, analyses, modeling
Education/Training
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or a related science.
Experience
10-15 years' of related meteorological experience.
Career Path
Position Reports To
Vice President Operations, VP Wind Business
Career path moves from this role
Vice President Operations, VP Wind Business