About the Company
Solberry Energy Pvt. Limited, a subsidiary of InSolare Energy Pvt. Limited, is scaling up. We're installing an 800 MW Topcon line (Project Phase-I) to have a total capacity of 900 MW by Nov'2025. In Phase-II, we plan to ramp up further to reach a total of 1.7 GW installed capacity.
Role Overview
As our Head – Maintenance & Utilities, the incumbent will lead practical, on-the-ground installation & commissioning of new machines along with maintenance of both production equipment and utilities, ensuring >98% uptime, smooth commissioning of the new Topcon line, and an expansion-readied facility by 2026.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintenance Operations & Expansion Support
- Keep uptime of module line equipment—stringers, layup stations, laminators, framing, IV/EL testers, Hi-Pot, and the packing line and other associated equipment & services.
- Guide maintenance during commissioning of the 800 MW Topcon line; ensure seamless ramp-up to 1.7 GW capacity.
- Oversee plant utilities—HVAC, compressed air, vacuum systems, chillers, boilers, DG sets, ETP/STP—and their scalability as capacity grows.
2. Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Use RCA to address breakdowns and deploy corrective actions.
- Introduce TPM tools and preventive maintenance schedules; drive performance toward 98% line uptime.
- Support automation and PLC/SCADA/MES upgrades, along with IoT-enabled condition monitoring.
- Work along with Head- operations to create a culture of continual improvement (Kaizen and 5S) to improve MTTR and MTBF.
- Train and build the team for autonomous maintenance.
3. Team & Vendor Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technicians across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation functions by driving TPM philosophy.
- Manage AMCs, coordinate vendors, and optimize spare-parts.
- Train team in safety, lean maintenance practices, and prepare them for the Topcon commissioning.
4. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure maintenance functions adhere to EHS norms, ISO standards, and cleanroom protocols.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Drive energy-efficiency initiatives and utility cost optimizations especially as capacity scales.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.E / B.Tech in Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering
- 15+ years of maintenance experience in industrial settings, including 5 years in managerial roles
- Familiarity with solar module production, preferably Topcon technology, or in adjacent sectors like glass, electronics, or automotive manufacturing using cleanroom or continuous processes
- Strong grasp of PLC/SCADA systems, utilities, and on-floor troubleshooting
Core Competencies
- Hands-on maintenance strategy and execution
- TPM & lean maintenance methodology
- Practical team management and vendor coordination
- Reliability indicators: uptime, MTBF, MTTR
- Safety, compliance, and audit readiness
- Adaptive: capable of handling current operations and expansion to 1.7 GW
Indicative Compensation
- CTC:- In line with industry standards
