Thermal Plant Performance & Emissions Analyst
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Overview Handshake is looking for thermal power plant performance and emissions compliance professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with plant performance analysis, emissions monitoring, and GHG reporting to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand thermal power generation workflows and emissions compliance practices. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment. Details - This project involves independently producing expert-level analytical work and data outputs using the tools and workflows from your professional practice. You will be asked to complete real work tasks — such as building price forecast models or developing PPA documentation — in a structured, project-based format. - Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project. - Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available. Qualifications - At least 2 years of professional experience in thermal power plant performance or emissions compliance, in roles such as: - Plant Performance Engineer or Thermal Performance / Heat Rate Engineer - Air Quality / Emissions Compliance Specialist - GHG / Sustainability Reporting Analyst - Or equivalent roles in the energy industry - Ability to independently produce work using one or more of the following tools: - AVEVA PI - ArcGIS - Ability to independently complete workflows such as: - Heat Rate Efficiency Analysis and Power Plant Heat Rate Performance Analysis - EPA Continuous Emissions Monitoring Report - GHG Emissions Inventory and Annual Reporting - Bachelor's degree or higher required - Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously.
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