Manager - Solar O&M

Renew; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNew is a leading renewable energy company in India, seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day solar PV plant operations across the cluster, ensuring maximum availability and performance.

You will lead Site Managers, Engineers and Technicians, coordinate maintenance, monitor SCADA data, and drive safety, cost control, and KPI achievement while liaising with vendors and clients as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations management for large solar PV assets.
• Strong leadership of site managers, engineers and technicians.
• Knowledge of HSE policies and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day solar PV plant operations within the cluster.
• Ensure maximum plant availability and generation performance.
• Monitor plant performance via SCADA and other systems.
• Analyze generation losses and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs.
• Plan and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Lead safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Manage budgets and operating expenses for O&M.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operation reports.

Skills

Operations management

SCADA monitoring

Team leadership

Budget & cost control

HSE & safety

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

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Working @ Renew
Working here means you’ll be part of something genuinely special . Funded by marquee investors and guided by a unique set of values, ReNew is the leading renewable energy IPP in India in terms of total energy generation capacity. We take pride in providing opportunities to our employees to create, explore, express, take risks and grow. As a ReNewer, you’ll always be doing things that would be beneficial to millions.

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change.With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly.ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA.Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of multiple solar PV plants within the assigned cluster.
• Ensure maximum plant availability and generation performance.
• Monitor plant performance through SCADA and other monitoring systems.
• Analyze generation losses and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual KPIs and SLAs.

Maintenance Management

• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure timely rectification of equipment failures and breakdowns.
• Monitor health and performance of modules, inverters, transformers, switchyard equipment, and transmission lines.
• Coordinate annual maintenance schedules and shutdown activities.

Performance Optimization

• Monitor Performance Ratio (PR), CUF, availability, and generation targets.
• Identify underperforming assets and implement improvement measures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise Site Managers, Engineers, Technicians, and O&M staff.
• Allocate resources effectively across sites within the cluster.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and training programs.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and statutory regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and permit-to-work systems.
• Maintain plant documentation and audit records.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and service providers.
• Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance.
• Liaise with clients, utilities, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Support contract renewals and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Budget & Cost Control

• Manage O&M budgets and operating expenses.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining plant reliability.
• Track inventory, spare parts consumption, and procurement requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Present performance analysis and improvement plans to management.
• Maintain maintenance records, incident reports, and compliance documentation.

ReNew Values

PIONEER

Take bold calls and innovate; Deliver sustainable future value; Encourage creative and Inspirational ideas; Respond to change with agility.

RESPONSIBLE

Care for the planet; Deliver high-quality solutions to customers; Meet our commitments and uphold stakeholders' trust; Maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

EXCELLENCE

Build and execute best in class & within time; Take charge and dive deep; Driven by results and impact; Experiment and embrace continuous improvement.

PARTNER

Collaborate across businesses, geographies and levels; Connected by trust and mutual respect; Engage as a well-networked community; Drive the clean energy transition together.

At ReNew, we believe that each individual is unique, and we respect and value these differences. We hire people from all regions, geographies, languages, backgrounds, cultures, gender and age groups fostering a truly inclusive environment at work. We are committed to accelerating progress, generating equitable outcomes, and ensuring our culture is supportive for everyone. We demonstrate equality and integrity in our growth as a responsible company for all.