5 MW - Solar Site Incharge - Hirmi, Chhattisgarh | Eng/ Sr Eng

Job Description

Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - O&M (Solar Site In-charge)

Location:

Solar Project Site (as applicable)

Experience:

8-14 years (Solar O&M experience mandatory)

Qualification (Mandatory):

• BTech / BE in Electrical Engineering

• Valid State Electrical Supervisor / Electrical License (as per state regulations)

Job Purpose:

To manage end-to-end Operations & Maintenance of utility-scale solar power plants (30-100 MW), ensuring high plant availability, optimal generation, electrical safety compliance, and efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operations

• Overall site in-charge for daily operations of 30-100 MW solar power plant.

• Monitor plant generation, PR, availability, and electrical losses.

• Ensure reliable operation of inverters, HT/LT panels, transformers, pooling station, and evacuation lines.

Maintenance Management

• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of electrical systems.

• Coordinate with OEMs for inverters, transformers, protection systems, and SCADA.

• Ensure timely isolation, shutdowns, and restoration as per electrical safety norms.

Electrical Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with State Electrical Inspectorate, CEA regulations, and statutory requirements.

• Maintain electrical licenses, approvals, and compliance documentation.

• Implement PTW, LOTO, and electrical safety procedures at site.

Performance & Reporting

• Analyze PR losses, trippings, and breakdowns drive corrective actions.

• Prepare daily, monthly, and annual O&M MIS and performance reports.

Team & Vendor Management

• Lead site electrical engineers, technicians, and contractors.

• Manage module cleaning, security, and other site vendors.

• Ensure training, discipline, and productivity of site staff.

Coordination & Commercial Support

• Coordinate with SLDC, Discoms, and transmission utilities.

• Support audits, inspections, and PPA compliance.

• Manage spares, inventory, and O&M cost control.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in solar plant electrical systems and O&M.

• Hands-on experience with HT/LT systems, protection relays, and evacuation infrastructure.

• Sound understanding of statutory electrical compliance.

• Leadership capability to manage site independently.

• Willingness to stay full-time at site.

Mandatory Requirements:

• BTech Electrical Engineering.

• Valid State Electrical License (Supervisor / Competency Certificate).

• 8-14 years of Solar O&M experience.

• Experience handling 30-100 MW solar sites.

Preferred Experience:

• IPP O&M environment exposure.

• Experience dealing with multiple SLDCs and utilities.

• Multi-site O&M experience is an added advantage.