Solar Plant Operations Engineer

Job Summary :

The O&M Executive will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, monitoring, daily reporting and upkeep of ground-mounted solar power plants. The role ensures uninterrupted plant performance, timely issue resolution, safety compliance, and achievement of targeted generation.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operation & Monitoring.

• Monitor daily plant performance, generation data, and equipment health.
• Identify abnormalities through SCADA and on-site inspections.
• Maintain logbooks, checklists, and shift reports.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance.

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance of inverters, transformers, modules, and electrical panels.
• Perform corrective actions for breakdowns and ensure timely restoration of plant operations.
• Coordinate with the technical team/vendors for major repairs.

Site Inspections & Housekeeping.

• Conduct regular field walks to check string issues, hotspots, module cleaning, vegetation, and safety hazards.
• Ensure module cleaning and vegetation control as per schedule.

Safety & Compliance.

• Ensure 100% compliance with safety protocols, PPE usage, and statutory norms.
• Report incidents, near-misses, and implement corrective preventive actions.

Documentation & Reporting.

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly O&M reports.
• Document maintenance activities, spares consumption, and breakdown records.
• Support audits and inspections.

Team Coordination.

• Supervise site technicians, module cleaning teams, and contractors.
• Coordinate with the central O&M team for technical guidance and material requirements.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems (modules, inverters, transformers, LT/HT panels).
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and plant-level faults.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Proactive, disciplined, and safety-conscious.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in O&M of solar power plants (ground-mounted preferred).