Data Analyst

The generation department of Luminus plays a critical role in Belgium's energy landscape, with a production capacity of 2135MW. Ensuring the uptime and high performance of our power plants hinges on the quality and accessibility of our data. As we continue to expand our data-driven initiatives, we are strengthening our Generation Data Science team. This transversal team supports both thermal and wind domain experts, working closely with those on the plant floor: maintenance engineers, performance engineers, and operators. We seek a Senior Data Analyst who is passionate about data governance and has a deep understanding of how data can be transformed into actionable insights that drive operational excellence. 

Your daily job

• Data Governance Champion: You ensure data quality, consistency, and accessibility across the generation department. You develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and processes.
• Data Steward: You function as a liaison between IT, engineers, operators, and data scientists. You advocate for data quality and accuracy.
• Data Understanding: You develop a deep understanding of the meaning and context of our operational data. You translate complex technical data into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: You work closely with engineers and operators on the ground to identify their data needs, gather feedback, and ensure that data solutions align with real-world operational challenges.
• Data Visualization & Analysis: You leverage your expertise in SQL, data visualization tools (like Qlik), and data modeling techniques to create insightful reports and dashboards. You uncover trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.

Your Profile

• You have a strong desire to immerse yourself in the intricacies of electricity production and the unique challenges it presents.
• You are strongly committed to data quality, integrity, and governance principles.
• You bring over 5 years of proven experience in data analysis, preferably in an industrial or operational setting.
• You possess advanced proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating data.
• You are skilled in using data visualization tools to create clear and impactful reports and dashboards (experience with Qlik is a plus).
• You are familiar with data modeling techniques to structure and organize data effectively.
• You can explain complex concepts to anyone in English and French/Dutch.

Appreciated

• You have experience using DBT (Data Build Tool) for data transformation and modeling.
• You are familiar with version control systems like Git for collaboration and change tracking.
• You have experience implementing data product thinking and data mesh concepts in practice.
• You are familiar with the unique data challenges within the energy sector.
• You have experience working with historians such as Aveva OSIsoft PI.

WHY Join us? 
You'll be an integral part of a team that is driving data-driven decision-making in the energy industry. Your work will directly impact the reliability, efficiency, and performance of our power plants. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a culture that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. 

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