Jr. Engineer (Operation & Maintenance)

Artha Energy Resources; Palghar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha Energy Resources is seeking a Jr. Engineer (Operations & Maintenance) for solar rooftop projects in Surat. The role focuses on preventive & breakdown maintenance, performance analysis, and coordination with OEMs and vendors to ensure high plant reliability.

You will manage inventory, prepare MIS reports, and ensure EHS and ISO compliance while driving continuous improvement in field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Renewable Energy Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of solar power plant operations & maintenance experience.
• Hands-on with rooftop solar PV systems, inverters, SCADA/monitoring and energy meters.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preventive maintenance schedules for solar modules, inverters, transformers and related equipment.
• Diagnose faults and rectify issues in inverters, strings, modules, cables and monitoring systems.
• Lead breakdown maintenance to minimize plant downtime.
• Coordinate with OEMs for warranties, AMC, spare parts and technical support.
• Monitor plant generation performance and analyze data to identify losses.
• Verify module cleaning and maintain cleaning schedules for optimal energy generation.
• Monitor Joint Meter Readings (JMR) and energy accounting records.
• Manage handover/takeover of projects per company procedures.
• Track site issues and ensure timely closure with stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with customers, contractors, communities and suppliers.

Skills

Solar PV systems

Preventive maintenance

Data analysis

MS Excel

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Renewable Energy degree

Tools

SCADA/monitoring

Energy meters

Job description

Jr. Engineer (Operations & Maintenance) – Solar Rooftop

Location: Surat | Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) | Employment Type: Full-Time

About Artha Energy Resources

Founded in 2013, Artha Energy Resources (AER) is a leading renewable energy solutions provider specializing in solar projects for commercial and industrial customers across India. The company provides end-to-end services including Independent Power Producer (IPP) solutions, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), asset performance management, and financing solutions. AER has delivered more than 100 MW of solar capacity across multiple states and manages a large portfolio of rooftop and ground-mounted solar assets.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer to manage the performance, reliability, and maintenance of solar rooftop power plants. The role involves preventive and breakdown maintenance, coordination with OEMs and vendors, performance analysis, reporting, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with EHS and quality standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervise and verify preventive maintenance schedules for solar modules, inverters, transformers, SCB/JB panels, and associated electrical equipment.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and rectification of inverters, strings, modules, cables, and monitoring systems.
• Lead breakdown maintenance activities and ensure minimum plant downtime.
• Coordinate with OEMs for warranty claims, AMC execution, spare parts, and technical support.
• Monitor plant generation performance and identify performance losses through data analysis.
• Verify module cleaning activities and maintain cleaning schedules for optimum energy generation.
• Monitor Joint Meter Readings (JMR) and energy accounting records.
• Manage handover and takeover of projects in line with company procedures.
• Track site issues and ensure timely closure with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain healthy relationships with customers, contractors, communities, and suppliers.
• Manage spare inventory, manpower deployment, and maintenance budgets.
• Conduct energy audits and implement corrective actions for performance improvement.
• Prepare MIS reports, maintenance logs, incident reports, and performance dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, statutory requirements, and EHS practices.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in solar power plant operations and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with rooftop solar PV systems, inverters, SCADA/monitoring systems, and energy meters.
• Knowledge of electrical testing instruments and troubleshooting techniques.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of solar PV system components and plant operations.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, EHS compliance, and energy auditing.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, reporting tools, and data analysis.

Skills: reporting,operations,rooftop solar,maintenance,troubleshooting,breakdown