O&M Head

Sadbhav Futuretech Ltd.; Gurugram District; Sur place; INR 4 000 000 - 7 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sadbhav Futuretech Limited is seeking an experienced O&M Head to lead the Operations & Maintenance function across its ground mount, floating solar and other solar PV projects in India. The role carries end-to-end responsibility for plant performance, availability and asset reliability.

The ideal candidate should have 20+ years in power/renewable energy with strong Solar PV O&M leadership and experience across multi-location sites; floating solar O&M is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Power/ Renewable Energy.
• Proven leadership of large-scale and multi-location solar projects.
• Experience in Floating Solar O&M preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end O&M across ground mount, floating solar and other solar projects.
• Develop maintenance strategies, budgets and performance improvements.
• Ensure safety, reliability and client satisfaction.

Connaissances

Solar O&M Leadership

Ground Mount O&M

Floating Solar O&M

Asset Management

SCADA Knowledge

Formation

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Outils

SCADA

Description du poste

Job Description O&M Head

Company: Sadbhav Futuretech Limited
Division: Operations & Maintenance Solar
Location: Gurugram / Project Sites
Experience: 20+ Years
Industry: Solar / Renewable Energy
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Sadbhav Futuretech Limited

Sadbhav Futuretech Limited is a renewable energy company engaged in Solar Rooftop, Ground Mount, Floating Solar and Solar Pump projects, delivering reliable and sustainable clean-energy solutions across India.

About the Role

Sadbhav Futuretech Limited is looking for an experienced O&M Head to lead the overall Operations & Maintenance function across its Ground Mount, Floating Solar and other Solar PV projects.

The role will have end-to-end responsibility for plant performance, generation, availability, asset reliability, maintenance strategy, operational efficiency, safety, cost optimization and client satisfaction across the O&M portfolio.

The ideal candidate should have 20+ years of experience in Power / Renewable Energy, with strong experience in Solar PV O&M and leadership of large-scale and multi-location solar projects. Experience in Floating Solar O&M will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Solar O&M function across the project portfolio.
• Take end-to-end ownership of plant availability, generation, performance and asset reliability.
• Develop and implement O&M strategy, annual maintenance plans, operational budgets and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead O&M operations for Ground Mount, Solar Pump, Rooftop, Floating Solar and other utility-scale Solar PV projects.
• Monitor key KPIs including Plant Availability, Performance Ratio (PR), Generation, MTTR, MTBF and equipment downtime.
• Establish robust preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance systems.
• Ensure effective maintenance of PV modules, inverters, transformers, HT/LT systems, switchgear, SCADA, transmission systems and other balance-of-system equipment.
• Review plant performance through SCADA and monitoring systems and initiate corrective actions for performance deviations.
• Lead RCA, CAPA and reliability improvement initiatives for recurring equipment failures.
• Ensure timely resolution of major breakdowns and critical technical issues.
• Develop manpower plans and build a strong O&M leadership and technical team across project sites.
• Manage O&M budgets and drive cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Oversee O&M contracts, AMC agreements, OEM relationships, contractors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual SLA, generation and performance commitments.

Floating Solar O&M

• Lead O&M activities for floating solar PV installations and ensure safe and reliable plant operations.
• Oversee inspection and maintenance of floating platforms/pontoons, float structures, anchoring and mooring systems, walkways and access systems.
• Monitor the condition and integrity of floating structures and identify potential risks related to water level variation, weather conditions, wind, waves and corrosion.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of electrical equipment installed in floating environments.
• Establish inspection schedules for floats, mooring lines, anchors, cables, junction boxes and other floating-system components.
• Coordinate with specialist contractors/OEMs for floating-system maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with water-body safety, electrical safety and environmental requirements applicable to floating solar projects.
• Develop emergency response and preventive maintenance plans for floating solar assets.

Operational & Leadership Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor SOPs, maintenance standards, checklists and operational processes.
• Ensure adequate availability of critical spares, tools, equipment and resources.
• Review project-wise O&M performance and conduct periodic operational reviews with site teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, statutory, electrical and environmental requirements.
• Drive a strong safety culture across all O&M locations.
• Manage key client and stakeholder relationships and resolve operational escalations.
• Present regular O&M MIS, performance dashboards, cost reports and strategic updates to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for technology adoption, automation and digitalization to improve O&M efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset life, plant efficiency, reliability and profitability.
• Coordinate with EPC, Projects, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Business teams for smooth project handover and O&M transition.
• Provide technical and strategic inputs during project commissioning, handover and transition from EPC to O&M.

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering preferred.
• Candidates with strong experience in Power / Renewable Energy / Solar may also be considered.

Experience

• 20+ years of overall experience in Power, Renewable Energy, Solar or related infrastructure.
• Significant experience in Solar PV Operations & Maintenance.
• Strong experience in Ground Mount Solar O&M.
• Experience in Floating Solar O&M will be highly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects, large portfolios and geographically distributed teams.
• Proven experience in senior leadership, budgeting, vendor management and client management.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, solar PV technology, SCADA and plant performance monitoring.

Key Competencies

• Solar PV O&M Leadership
• Ground Mount Solar O&M
• Floating Solar O&M
• Asset Management
• Plant Performance Management
• Electrical & Power Systems
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• SCADA & Remote Monitoring
• RCA & CAPA
• Operations Strategy
• Budgeting & Cost Optimization
• Contract & Vendor Management
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• HSE & Statutory Compliance
• Operational Excellence

Ideal Candidate

A senior O&M leader with 20+ years of experience who can take complete ownership of Ground Mount, Solar Pump, Rooftop and Floating Solar O&M operations, build a high-performing technical organization, maximize plant availability and generation, optimize O&M costs, and ensure safe, reliable and profitable operations across a multi-location solar portfolio.