Deputy General Manager - O&M (Solar)

Apraava; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Apraava Energy is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to lead 250+ MW of wind and solar assets. You will oversee on-site implementation of asset management systems, ensure HSSE compliance, and drive revenue realization through disciplined O&M and contract management.

The role requires 13+ years in wind/solar O&M or asset management, with strong leadership, vendor negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics required.
• Total 13+ years in wind/solar O&M or asset management field.
• Experience with large-scale power plants and utility-scale assets.

Responsibilities

• Drive asset management for 250+ MW Wind & Solar assets.
• Oversee on-site implementation of asset management systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure HSSE compliance and performance across assets.
• Resolve RoW issues with support from legal team and coordinate with authorities
• Coordinate with OEMs and contractors to ensure contract compliance and service quality
• Prepare detailed RCAs for recurrent issues and drive preventive actions
• Ensure energy sale invoices are raised on schedule and revenue realization is timely
• Support O&M and HSSE audits and compliance activities
• Maintain relationships with government bodies and inspectors to ensure smooth commissioning.

Skills

Asset management

O&M leadership

Team management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Planning and analytics

Mentoring and coaching

OEM coordination

Education

Diploma

BE/B.Tech (Electrical/Electronics)

Job description

Description

Drive asset management for assigned assets ensuring smooth functioning and performance as per defined business plan

• Facilitate smooth transfer of asset from Construction team to Asset O&M team, once projects are commissioned or acquired.
• Drive on-site implementation of defined systems, policies, and procedures for effective asset management in line with the best practices.
• Drive all activities pertaining to Asset management, Dispatch Management (incl. F&S), Performance Management, Availability management, HSSE compliance and Knowledge management as per defined norms and guidelines.
• Pursue resolution of all RoW (Right of Way) issues including legacy issues with the support of the Apraava legal team by providing first-hand information w.r.t local RoW issues and engage with local stakeholders / district and state authorities/ Police / regulatory authorities / contractor.
• Engage with O&M contractors to ensure they honor contracts and are aligned with Apraava Energy’s policies, procedures and expectations related to quality and safety as well as laws and norms related to industrial labor.
• Prepare detailed RCA for repeated breakdowns and take preventive actions.
• Conceptualize the solutions that would improve productivity from the asset.
• Ensure all energy sale invoices are raised as per schedule and are compliant to terms and conditions of the PPA, driving timely and accurate revenue realization; Interact with internal / external stakeholders to resolve any issues related to payment and billing.
• Support audits w.r.t O&M and HSSE systems completion based on defined timelines.
• Maintain relationships with Government bodies and facilitate periodic site visits by inspectors & environmental authorities to ensure smooth commissioning of projects.

Monitor compliance with all HSSE parameters and policies across the assigned asset to drive required standards at work, ensuring smooth plant operations with zero instances of non-compliance

• Ensure compliance to HSSE norms and guidelines for all asset activities, Highlight cases of non-compliance to Partner Asset Manager and Regional Asset Manager
• Drive a culture of concern for environment and safety across wind and solar assets by providing HSSE training, exposure and information on risk management to all personnel (including contractors and subcontractors)

Procurement of Spares & Services for O&M

• Standardize list for spares, tools & tackles and consumables required for the asset.
• Ensure timely procurement of spares & services to meet the O & M plan for the asset. Manage inventory management.
• Provide technical scope of work document for service contract, approach note for high value purchases along with PR’s.

Statutory and Regulatory compliances

• Ensure all state & central statutory and regulatory compliances applicable for the asset are in place as per the guidelines.
• Coordination with Forecasting Agency / QCA for timely revision/submission of schedules and minimization of DSM errors and achieve highest energy accuracy.

MAJOR CHALLENGES

• RoW matter’s due to legacy issues, for which there are no documentation
• Fast changing technology, pressure of reduction in O&M cost & adapting to the change to enhance revenue from the assets
• Close coordination with various OEM’s and manage services
• Changing regulations & polices in the RE industry

Decisions made by job holder

As per the defined authority matrix

Approvals within the budgets defined and decision matrix

Recommendations to or approval by superior

INTERACTIONS

Internal Clients

Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work

• Finance Team – resolution of issues related to billing
• Legal Team – RoW support
• IT Team – support in automation of processes, IT implementation of asset management systems
• Group Internal Audit and Group SHEM Audit – ensure compliance to Apraava Energy guidelines and policies
• CSR Team – Implementation of CSR projects in project catchment areas
• Procurement Team – For materials / services purchase requisition, material coding, RFQ, purchase order

External Clients

Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day‑to‑day work

• Regulatory Authorities – Compliance on labor laws, HSSE related aspects
• Government Authorities/Panchayats/Police – Compliance with laws
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) – Warranty claims, services,
• O&M Contractors – Ensure smooth operations of Asset
• Power Procurers – Contracting terms; understanding needs
• External Service Providers – Ensuring availability of cost-effective services to Apraava Energy

DIMENSIONS

Financial Dimensions

• Responsible for overall Asset management of 250+ MW Wind + solar power plants

Other Dimensions

• Team member to handle: 4+ team members at site + O&M contractor team

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

• Mandatory Qualification: Diploma, B.E/B.Tech (Electrical/Electronics)

Functional Skills

• Expertise in handling operations/key processes of a Wind / Solar Asset
• Planning and analytical skills, ability to take a long-term perspective.
• People Management
• Mentoring & Coaching skills
• Ability to lead a team & manage OEM staff and sub-contractor staff.
• Negotiation skills
• 13+ years of overall experience (Wind / Solar Industry) in O&M of Large-scale Power Plant
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Relevant and total years of Experience13+ years of overall experience (Wind / Solar Industry) in O&M of Large-scale Power Plant

Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment