Role Overview
We are looking for a technically proficient and result-oriented professional to manage the operational performance of solar power plants within an assigned cluster. The role involves remote plant monitoring, generation analysis, coordination with O&M contractors, maintenance audits, safety compliance, and performance optimization to ensure reliable plant operations and achievement of contractual and generation targets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plant Monitoring & Performance Management
- Monitor solar power plant performance daily through designated remote monitoring portals and SCADA systems.
- Review daily generation reports (DGR), weekly generation reports (WGR), and string-level performance to identify deviations, losses, and underperforming equipment.
- Analyze plant availability, generation trends, and performance parameters to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Drive initiatives to improve plant uptime, generation efficiency, and overall operational performance.
2. Operations & Maintenance Management
- Oversee plant operations and ensure adherence to preventive and breakdown maintenance schedules.
- Coordinate with O&M contractors to troubleshoot operational issues and ensure timely resolution of equipment failures.
- Conduct periodic site inspections and maintenance audits to assess contractor performance and ensure compliance with prescribed maintenance standards.
- Ensure the availability and reliability of plant equipment and systems through effective maintenance planning and execution.
- Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime and recurring faults.
3. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports, including DGR, WGR, and MIS reports.
- Coordinate weekly generation and performance review meetings with O&M vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Support Joint Meter Reading (JMR) and Actual Meter Reading (AMR) activities, ensuring accurate data capture and reporting.
- Maintain operational records and track action items related to plant performance, maintenance, and contractor deliverables.
- Ensure adherence to Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) commitments, utility requirements, and other applicable contractual obligations.
4. Contractor & Vendor Management
- Coordinate with O&M contractors to ensure efficient plant operations and timely closure of operational issues.
- Monitor contractor performance against agreed service levels, maintenance schedules, and operational KPIs.
- Ensure vendor personnel are adequately trained and equipped to operate and maintain plant assets safely and efficiently.
- Identify operational gaps and recommend corrective measures to improve service quality and plant performance.
5. Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, company policies, environmental guidelines, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections across all sites within the assigned cluster and ensure timely closure of identified gaps.
- Ensure plant emergencies are handled promptly in accordance with established emergency response procedures.
- Support the implementation of relevant management system requirements, including ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 55001:2014.
6. Additional Responsibilities
- Support routine and preventive maintenance activities across plant systems and equipment, as required.
- Undertake site visits to assess plant conditions, verify maintenance activities, and resolve operational concerns.
- Perform additional responsibilities and assignments delegated by the Regional Head – Asset Management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Electronics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in power plant operations and maintenance, preferably in the solar power sector.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and preparation of operational reports.
- Working knowledge of solar plant operations, SCADA monitoring, generation analysis, and equipment maintenance.
- Understanding of PPA obligations, utility requirements, and contractual provisions related to plant operations and maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 55001:2014 standards.
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and process management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and handle operational challenges under pressure.
- Willingness to travel to plant locations and corporate offices as required.
