Data Scientist

Job Description: Data Scientist I Job Description At Nextpower, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services. As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. Make your mark with Nextpower. We are looking for a highly driven and technically strong Data Scientist I to join our India team. We are looking for someone who combines: Strong technical, analytical, and project management capability Excellent coding and problem-solving skills Operational project ownership mentality Ability to manage ambiguity and execute independently Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Passion for renewable energy, analytics, and large-scale operational systems The ideal candidate will support critical operational analytics initiatives, customer-facing reporting programs, ad-hoc investigations, fleet analytics, and project coordination activities related to availability guarantee programs and remote monitoring systems. This role is ideal for someone who wants exposure to: Large-scale operational time-series analytics Renewable energy analytics Data engineering and cloud analytics platforms Cross-functional technical program management Customer-facing analytics and operational problem solving Advanced monitoring systems and fleet intelligence We are looking for someone who demonstrates Ownership mentality and accountability Analytical and structured thinking Curiosity and passion for solving operational problems using data Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong communication and presentation capability High attention to detail and engineering rigor Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments Collaborative mindset across global teams Desire for continuous learning and improvement Key Responsibilities Data Science & Analytics Perform advanced analytics on large-scale operational time-series datasets from utility-scale solar plants Conduct ad-hoc investigations related to fleet performance, tracker behavior, sensor anomalies, connectivity issues, weather events, and operational failures Support development and validation of algorithms related to:Device availability Device connectivity Device faults Sensor analytics