Data Scientist

Company Description

For over a century, Statkraft has been making clean energy viable. This is what we provide. With 125 years of unbeatable experience in providing the world with its vital needs, we envision a world powered entirely by renewable energy. In the fight against climate change, we don't just consider renewable energy a part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll map out a truly forward-thinking career with numerous wonderful opportunities and offerings to match.

However, there is still more to be done – which is why we need you to join us.

Job Description

We are searching for an expert who can process and analyse large datasets of weather and climate model data to develop new services for customers across Statkraft.

Your team:

The Water, Weather, and Climate team at Statkraft comprises 25 experts in hydrology and meteorology of various backgrounds. We all work together to provide consistent data for a wide range of uses within Statkraft, such as operational forecasts for production optimization, price forecasting, spot power sales, and various trading activities. Our data also assists in long-term strategic work within Statkraft and for investments in new power plants. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues worldwide. As our team is involved in various research and development activities within hydrology and meteorology, we are now experiencing increasing demand for our services in the company.

This position is part of a newly-founded section of meteorologists, climate experts, and data analysts who are developing climate and weather services for customers across Statkraft.

Your role:

• Contribute to Statkraft’s growth by developing and delivering weather and climate services for wind, solar, and hydropower.
• Create algorithms and models to make predictions using weather and climate data.
• Work closely with stakeholders to solve intricate problems.
• Provide analytical expertise to support power production and long-term strategic decisions.
• Effectively communicate complex topics and results.

Qualifications

Your profile:

• Master’s degree or higher in natural sciences, with a preference for geoscience, informatics or statistics. Experience in analysing large and diverse weather and climate datasets is beneficial.
• Experience in solving complex problems using Python.
• Competency and experience with modelling, statistical analyses, and usage of spatial datasets.
• Experience with software development principles and agile methodology.
• Flexibility in tackling the variety of problems that need to be solved at any given time.
• Team player who can build strong relations and communicate well across disciplines and organizations.
• Excellent communication skills in English and preferably Norwegian.

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is not just about making a living, it's about making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. Together, we're on the front lines of revolutionizing the renewable energy sector. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between, we have 125 years of unmatched expertise you won't find anywhere else. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match, including:

• The chance to influence the conditions for renewable energy and contribute to a greener society.
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company.
• Unlimited learning opportunities at various organizational levels.
• The opportunity to grow your career with a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• A work culture that values each individual by offering flexible working solutions, parental leave, and work-life balance principles.
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes. We are a trusted employer that prioritizes the safety of our staff above all else. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a choice, not a chance.

Interested?

We value the ideas of our dedicated and ambitious colleagues as they make the difference. If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow's energy world, please apply with your CV and cover letter through our career pages.

Contact person: For questions or more information, please contact Uta Gjertsen, Vice President MEW at tel: +47 47235760.

Location: Oslo or Trondheim

Application deadline: November 24th

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hiring.