AM/ DM/ Manager/ Sr.Manager | Solar O&M Site

SAEL Industries Limited; Almora District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAEL Industries Limited is seeking experienced Solar O&M professionals for locations in Jhaldungra, Uttarakhand. Roles include Assistant Manager to Senior Manager with responsibilities spanning day-to-day solar plant operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, and performance optimization.

Strong HT/LT, SCADA, and substation knowledge is essential, with willingness to work across project sites. The positions demand 6–18 years of experience in solar O&M, electrical engineering background,

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining utility-scale solar plants.
• Strong knowledge of HT/LT systems and substations.
• Experience with SCADA and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of utility-scale solar power plants.
• Ensure maximum plant availability and generation efficiency.
• Plan preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor plant performance through SCADA and analyze losses.
• Maintain inverters, transformers, switchgear and switchyard equipment.
• Manage substations and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Conduct RCA and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with OEMs and service providers for maintenance.
• Manage site manpower and spares.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and PTW/LOTO/JHA.
• Prepare generation and maintenance MIS reports.
• Improve plant reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Solar O&M

SCADA Monitoring

Inverter Maintenance

HV Substations

Power Transformers

SAP PM

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

CMMS

SAP PM

Job description

Hiring: Solar Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Professionals

Designations: Assistant Manager | Deputy Manager | Manager | Senior Manager

Locations:Jhaldungra, Uttarakhand

Industry: Renewable Energy / Solar Power

Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Experience: 6-18 Years

Job Description

We are looking for experienced and result-oriented Solar O&M professionals to manage and optimize the operations and maintenance of utility-scale solar power plants across our project locations.

The ideal candidates should have strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems, electrical equipment, HT/LT systems, substations, SCADA monitoring, preventive and breakdown maintenance, and plant performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of utility-scale solar power plants.
2. Ensure maximum plant availability, generation efficiency and achievement of PR/CUF targets.
3. Plan and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities.
4. Monitor solar plant performance through SCADA and analyze generation losses.
5. Handle maintenance of solar inverters, modules, transformers, HT/LT panels, RMUs, VCBs, ACBs and switchyard equipment.
6. Manage 33 kV / 66 kV / 132 kV substations and associated electrical infrastructure, as applicable.
7. Conduct breakdown analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
8. Coordinate with OEMs, contractors and service providers for maintenance and equipment warranty claims.
9. Manage site manpower, contractors, material inventory and critical spares.
10. Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, PTW, LOTO, JHA and statutory requirements.
11. Prepare daily, monthly and annual generation reports, maintenance reports and performance MIS.
12. Implement strategies for improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and optimizing O&M costs.

Required Technical Skills

• Utility-scale Solar PV Plant Operations & Maintenance.
• Solar Inverters Sungrow, Sineng, Huawei, SMA or equivalent.
• Power Transformers, Distribution Transformers and HT/LT Switchgear.
• 33 kV / 66 kV / 132 kV Substations.
• SCADA, SAS and Solar Plant Monitoring Systems.
• RMU, VCB, ACB, GIS, AIS and Protection Systems.
• Solar Tracker Systems NEXTracker, PVH or equivalent.
• Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance and RCA.
• SAP PM / CMMS and MS Excel.
• Solar Plant Performance Analysis, PR and CUF Monitoring.

Experience Requirements

• Assistant Manager: 5–8 years
• Deputy Manager: 8–11 years
• Manager: 11–14 years
• Senior Manager: 14–18 years

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in Solar Power Plant O&M.
• Electrical engineering background with practical exposure to HT/LT systems and substations.
• Experience in managing plant operations, maintenance teams and contractors.
• Good understanding of solar plant performance, generation optimization and equipment reliability.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work at project locations.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates currently or previously working with Solar IPPs, Renewable Energy companies, Solar EPC companies and Solar O&M service providers will be preferred.