Asset Integrity Specialist

Asset Integrity & R&D Specialist (R )

Job Description Summary

The Asset Integrity & R&D Specialist drives the technical lifetime strategy and integrity governance of Nadara’s renewable energy assets, combining structural/mechanical engineering expertise with advanced R&D, data science, and AI. The role ensures optimal structural reliability and value extraction across the fleet, develops next‑generation inspection and analytics frameworks, supports European R&D projects and academic collaboration, and embeds automation and AI into engineering and asset‑integrity processes. The role acts as the technical anchor for fatigue, loads, materials (steel & composites), inspection methodologies, and lifetime extension, while contributing to the innovation and R&D portfolio.

Key Responsibilities and Authorities

• Lead structural and mechanical integrity assessments across the fleet, including fatigue, loads, materials (steel and composites), and lifetime evaluations.
• Define, maintain, and continuously improve integrity, inspection, and condition‑assessment methodologies in collaboration with Asset Maintenance and Engineering.
• Develop, automate, and industrialise analytical workflows (FEA, loads, relative structural assessments), embedding AI and agentic automation where possible.
• Implement AI‑driven inspection analytics, including automated processing of imagery, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection.
• Build and maintain the single source of truth for asset integrity, ensuring integration with broader asset‑maintenance and operational datasets.
• Coordinate technical lifetime management with PMO, Growth & Markets, and Maintenance to optimise long‑term fleet value.
• Contribute to and co‑lead R&D projects, including European grants, academic collaborations, and supervision of PhD students.
• Drive adoption of digital engineering tools, data‑centric workflows, and agentic AI systems to enhance decision‑making and reduce manual effort.

Technical and Cross Competences

• Strong background in structural or mechanical engineering, preferably in wind, offshore, or industrial assets.
• Expertise in fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, materials (steel & composites), and integrity management.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques (visual, NDT, drone imagery, SHM) and condition assessment.
• Experience with FEA (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus), loads modelling, and structural modelling automation.
• Familiarity with data science and AI/ML methods relevant to engineering analytics.
• Experience integrating engineering workflows with digital platforms and data pipelines.
• Advantage: experience in renewables (wind/solar storage), industrial assets, or offshore structures.
• Hands‑on mindset and strong self‑learning character, high proactiveness and ownership.

Managerial Skills And Behaviours

• Ability to collaborate across engineering, maintenance, innovation, and digital teams.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder‑alignment skills.
• Analytical mindset with rigor, attention to detail, and scientific discipline.
• Curiosity, experimentation mindset, and willingness to push technical boundaries.
• Ability to manage R&D deliverables, academic partners, and technical governance.

Education and Qualifications

• MSc in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mechanics, or a related domain. PhD not mandatory but highly regarded.
• Experience in fatigue, loads, inspection analytics, structural integrity, or advanced materials (steel and composites).
• Strong background in R&D, preferably with publications or applied research outputs.
• Familiarity with data science or AI (formal training or relevant project experience).
• Experience with European R&D grants and/or supervision of PhD students is a strong plus.
• 3–8 years of combined industry/academic experience (flexible depending on seniority level).

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to sites, test facilities, universities, and research consortium meetings.
• Hybrid work model applicable across Nadara locations.

Pay and Benefits

Our rewards package reflects our commitment to flexible working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits — join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.

Equality and Equity

Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly — considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution.

Location

Lisbon

Time Type

Full time

Worker Subtype

Regular