O&M Engineer-Solar PV Plant

Powersun; Pune District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Powersun seeks a field engineer to oversee inspection, maintenance and repair of solar PV systems at project sites across Maharashtra. The role requires travel and on-site work to ensure reliability.

You will collaborate with clients and vendors on installation, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting, with documented findings.

Qualifications include BE or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with LT/HT specialization and willingness to travel to site.

Qualifications

• BE or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with LT/HT specialization.
• Ability to obtain grid connection certification.
• Experience in design, installation and commissioning of large-scale PV projects.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site for project duration.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and repair solar PV systems.
• Travel to project sites and vendor locations for on-site work.
• Coordinate with clients and vendors for installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance.
• Prepare field operation reviews and status reports.
• Ensure compliance with OEM requirements and warranties.
• Respond to emergency call outs and trouble-shoot field issues.
• Record faults and maintenance actions. Plan and mobilize manpower for PM activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Personal Accountability

Operations and Maintenance

Organizing Abilities

Prioritizing Tasks & Coordination

Quality Oriented

Safety Awareness

Education

BE / Diploma in Electrical Engineering (LT/HT)

Job description

• Responsible for inspection, maintenance and repair of solar PV systems
• Identifies problems and develops corrective action plans
• Travel to project sites and vendor locations as assigned to perform all aspects of on-site installation, repair, maintenance, oversight, and modifications as required
• Work directly with client personnel and, as directed, third-party vendors to support project component (trackers, inverters, balance of plant equipment) installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Participate in electric, hydraulic, mechanical and software component inspections, testing, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and perform tracker hydraulic and mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Provide timely written review reports from field operation, status, and constructive feedback to supervisor as requested.
• Communicate effectively with Client and third-party vendors and actively participate in meeting reviews to provide technical feedback of field operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and associated periodic meetings.
• Support and oversee component manufacturing and all involved processes from raw material and parts procurement to onsite delivery.
• Responds to emergency call outs
• Ensure that all operations and maintenance activities performed at Solar parks/ sites complies with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirements and warranties
• Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders. Responsible for all required repairs, maintenance, and monitoring of all warranty claims.
• Responsible for generating Production/MIS reports, log reports etc.
• Responsible for generating schedules of PM activities and mobilize the manpower accordingly across the fleet of solar plants.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• BE/ Diploma Electrical, specialization in LT/HT systems design, installation and operation.
• Should have ability to get the relevant certification with codes to connect to the grid and transmission lines.
• Should have experience in managing design, installation and commissioning of complex large scale PV generation projects.
• The position is project based the candidate should be willing to travel and locate on site for the duration of project.

Core Competencies

• Excellent Communication
• Personal Accountability Commitment
• Operations and Maintenance Skills
• Self-disciplined and have good organizing abilities.
• Good in prioritizing tasks and co-ordination
• Quality oriented approach

Safety, Health Environment requirements at project site