Head Operations & Maintenance

HARTEK GROUP; Mohali; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HARTEK GROUP is seeking an experienced O&M leader to head the entire O&M vertical for solar assets across India, driving profitability, performance, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires deep expertise in utility-scale solar operations, SCADA analytics, and a proven track record in leading large cross-functional teams toward operational excellence. Expect strategic responsibility and high-impact initiatives across a growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of relevant experience in the power or renewable energy sector.
• Minimum 5–10 years of leadership experience in Solar O&M.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale and C&I solar projects, SCADA, performance analytics, asset management, and contractual obligations.
• Experience in team building, customer management, and P&L responsibility will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete O&M business for C&I and Utility-scale solar power plants across India.
• Manage a large portfolio of operational solar assets (100 MW+ with the capability to scale further).
• Build and strengthen the O&M organization, including regional teams, reporting structure and operational processes.
• Drive plant performance through generation optimization, preventive and predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure achievement of generation guarantees, SLA compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor commercial performance, budgeting, cost optimization and profitability of the O&M business.
• Develop AMC business opportunities and support business development initiatives.
• Establish robust HSE practices, quality standards, and digital monitoring systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Team building

P&L management

Performance analytics

SCADA

Education

B.Tech

Tools

SCADA

Asset management software

Job description

Role Summary-The candidate will be responsible for leading the entire O&M business vertical at the group level, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, customer satisfaction and business growth across all solar assets under management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Management-Client, Supplier, Service Partner, Internal teams and Board members.
• Lead the complete O&M business for C&I and Utility-scale solar power plants across India.
• Manage a large portfolio of operational solar assets (100 MW+ with the capability to scale further).
• Build and strengthen the O&M organization, including regional teams, reporting structure and operational processes.
• Drive plant performance through generation optimization, preventive and predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure achievement of generation guarantees, SLA compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor commercial performance, budgeting, cost optimization and profitability of the O&M business.
• Develop AMC business opportunities and support business development initiatives.
• Establish robust HSE practices, quality standards, and digital monitoring systems.

Experience Required:

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in the power or renewable energy sector.
• Minimum 5-10 years of leadership experience in Solar O&M.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale and C&I solar projects, SCADA, performance analytics, asset management, and contractual obligations.
• Experience in team building, customer management, and P&L responsibility will be preferred.

Qualification: B.Tech

• Strategic leadership
• Team leadership and organizational development