Solar Operation & Maintenance Head

Key Responsibilities
Head and manage the entire Solar O&M team, including site engineers, technicians, supervisors, and support teams.
Take overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of solar PV projects and sites.
Monitor plant performance, generation, availability, PR, and equipment efficiency.
Ensure timely preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across all sites.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of issues related to solar modules, inverters, HT/LT systems, transformers, SCADA, protection systems, cables, and other plant equipment.
Review daily/monthly O&M reports and identify performance gaps and improvement areas.
Ensure effective manpower planning, deployment, and productivity across project sites.
Coordinate with clients, project teams, vendors, contractors, and internal departments for smooth O&M operations.
Take ownership of site-level operational issues, breakdowns, major maintenance activities, and escalations.
Establish and implement O&M SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, checklists, and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety, statutory requirements, and company HSE policies.
Monitor spare parts, tools, consumables, and critical equipment requirements for O&M activities.
Control O&M costs and ensure efficient utilization of manpower and resources.
Analyse recurring equipment failures and implement root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Support warranty claims and coordinate with OEMs/service providers for equipment-related issues.
Conduct regular site inspections and performance reviews.
Prepare and present O&M MIS, plant performance reports, maintenance reports, and management dashboards.
Drive initiatives to improve plant availability, generation, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Develop and mentor the O&M team and build a strong technical and site-management culture.
Take overall responsibility for achieving O&M operational targets and KPIs.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
15+ years of experience in the Solar / Renewable Energy sector, with significant experience in Solar O&M.
Strong experience in managing multiple solar project sites and large O&M teams.
Strong technical knowledge of Solar PV systems, inverters, HT/LT systems, transformers, SCADA, protection systems, and electrical equipment.
Proven experience in handling large-scale solar plant operations and maintenance.
Strong leadership, handling business strategies, team management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and statutory compliance requirements.
Willingness to travel extensively to project sites as required.

Work arrangement
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