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Aquamarine Power is a world-leading wave energy company which is developing its Oyster wave energy device to produce clean, sustainable energy from ocean waves. The company has a skilled team of over 60 staff, all working to make wave energy a mainstream form of renewable electricity.

Aquamarine Power has already successfully installed two full-scale Oyster devices and is working with partners in Scotland, Ireland and the USA to develop the first commercial wave farms around the world.Oyster is one of the few wave energy technologies which has moved off the drawing board into full-scale power production.
 

The first full-scale 315kW Oyster was officially launched by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney in November 2009, when it began producing power to the National Grid for the first time.

Aquamarine Power installed the next-generation 800kW Oyster 800 device in 2011 and plans to install a further two devices in 2012 and 2013. Together the three Oyster devices will form a 2.4MW array connected to a single onshore generating plant. rnrnIn 2009, in a ground-breaking development for the marine energy sector, Aquamarine Power signed a joint venture partnership agreement with SSE Renewables to co-develop up to 1GW of marine energy sites using Oyster technology.

The company believes wave energy will make a significant contribution to carbon reduction commitments, and will help create a thriving new global industry.rnrnAt Aquamarine Power, we invest heavily in our employees’ continued professional development reflecting the value we place in our team and its contribution to the growth and success of the company. are offering the opportunity to join our exciting company in the rapidly growing marine renewables industry. For further information please visit the Aquamarine Power website

 

The position
Aquamarine Power currently has a requirement to appoint a high-calibre individual for the role of Wave Resource Assessment Analyst. This role will offer unprecedented exposure to two key wave energy numerical modelling disciplines and after a period of one year (and subject to a performance review) the Wave Resource Assessment Analyst may have the potential to undertake numerical modelling responsibilities within the company. This progression will be contingent on performance. Key skills and requirements for the role are listed below.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required
The successful candidate will be required to have a keen interest in the renewable energy sector. A strong mathematical or science based background together with experience of oceanographic and coastal processes is essential. The ideal candidate will also have experience using Matlab, and wave models such as SWAN or DHI Mike21SW and ArcView. The candidate will also be required to have good communication and report writing skills.

 

The challenges for the Wave Resource Assessment Analyst will include:

• Advising on ADCP or other resource assessment device placement
• Analysis and calibration of wave climate and ADCP data
• Carrying out ‘site layout analysis’ of Oyster devices
• Computing ‘Energy Production Estimates’ for Oyster wave farms
• Setting up and running of wave, sediment transport and tidal models

The Numerical Modelling role (subject to performance review after one year) will require the successful candidate to respond to and lead a wide variety of analytical, practical and technical numerical modelling challenges. Areas of particular focus include:
 

• Device modelling using using Matlab and Simulation X
• Investigation and quantification of device performance improvements and design modifications
• Development of existing in-house Matlab and Simulation X models
• Lead either in house or outsourced CFD work as required
• Establish and run new research collaborations with universities in the area of numerical modelling
• Contribute to any APL academic publications as appropriate

 

Competence

 

Essential

• A class 2.1 engineering, mathematics or physical sciences degree
• Oceanography or relevant renewables Masters or PhD
• Experience of MATLAB
• Strong abilities in mathematics and problem solving
• Keen interest in the renewable energy sector and in particular wave energy
• Excellent communication and report writing skills required

 

Preferred

• Experience using wave models such as DHI MIKE21 SW or SWAN
• Knowledge of oceanographic and coastal processes

Start date

2012-01-09

Job period

Permanent position

Contact information

This job is permanent and based in our Head Office in Edinburgh. If you would like to apply please send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@aquamarinepower.com with your name and WAVRA2012 in the subject box.

Contact email

recruitment@aquamarinepower.com