O&M Site In charge SOLAR (Fixed Tilt Plant) - Sr. Engineer level, Gulbarga

JobItUs; Kalaburagi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a Senior SOLAR Power Plant Manager to maximize energy generation and oversee O&M for a solar site in Karnataka. The role requires deep technical knowledge and leadership to coordinate with regulators, contractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include managing site operations, maintenance, and safety, while ensuring asset integrity and regulatory compliance. Extensive ground-mounted solar experience (10+ years) and ROW handling are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have independently managed at least 70 MW solar projects.
• Ground-mounted solar exposure of 10+ years.
• Experience with solar tracker systems.
• Experience with Sungrow inverters.
• O&M experience in solar plants is essential.
• Ability to resolve local ROW and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Maximize energy generation and minimize losses across the solar site.
• Minimize downtime and maximize plant availability.
• Coordinate with regulators, utilities, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Lead site operations and maintenance teams; ensure safety and compliance.
• Manage spare parts and inventory for critical components.
• Ensure asset integrity and longevity through preventive actions.

Skills

70 MW handling

Ground-mounted solar

Solar Tracker

Sungrow inverter

O&M management

ROW management

Job description

• Able to handle local issues properly
• He should have experience of handling atleast 70 MW independently
• Should have Solar Ground Mounted Exposure of min 10 Years through out.
• Should have experience in Solar Tracker
• Sungrow inverter
• Solar O&M gound mounted experience should be 10 yrs

We need stability no frequent change

Unit SOLAR (OAND M)

1) Job Purpose:

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The SOLAR Power Plant Manager is responsible for maximizing revenue generation and minimizingoperational losses and costs by overseeing efficient Operation & Maintenance and Asset Management of the SOLAR power plant. This role ensures regulatory compliance and smooth coordination with externalstakeholders, resolves critical site-specific issues, and maintains asset integrity and longevity. Acting as the on-ground leader, the manager bridges corporate objectives with field operations while proactivelymitigating risks to optimize plant performance and sustainability.

2) Dimensions:

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Site Operation(PLF, MA, LPF, RAG) HSE parameter Contractor Handing Coordinate With MPEB

Job Context:

As the Asset Manager for SOLAR Site (ISTS), this role leads efficient and profitable plant operations with a focus on maximizing energy generation (PLF) and minimizing losses (LPF). Success requires strongtechnical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and effective stakeholder management, including coordination with entities like State EB. The manager balances resource optimization, regulatory compliance, and riskmitigation to ensure asset longevity. Addressing site‑specific issues such as Right of Way (ROW) is also critical. This role is essential for aligning field operations with strategic business goals.

Major Challenges:

• 1. Managing SOLAR variability and risks from extreme weather events.
• 2. Local issues / ROW & Theft
• 3. Change in statutory requirements

4) Key Result Areas (KRA):

Write the key results expected from the job and the supporting actions for each of these key result areas (For a majority of jobs typically there could be 4- 7 key result areas; Maximum 10 KRAs) Principal Accountability/ Key Result

Areas Supporting Actions

Operational Efficiency and Performance

• Achieving and exceeding energy generation targets.
• Minimizing turbine downtime and maximizing availability.
• Monitoring and analyzing performance data to identifyareas for improvement.
• Implementing and adhering to Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs).
• Ensuring optimal performance of all site equipment andinfrastructure.

Maintenance Management

• Planning and executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Managing maintenance schedules and ensuring timelycompletion.
• Supervising maintenance teams (internal and externalcontractors).
• Ensuring the quality of maintenance work and adherenceto safety standards.

Job Description

Managing spare parts inventory and ensuring availabilityof critical components.

Safety, Health, and Environment (HSE)

• Ensuring strict adherence to all HSE policies andprocedures.
• Conducting regular safety inspections and audits.
• Identifying and mitigating potential hazards and risks.
• Leading and participating in safety meetings and trainingprograms.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulationsand permits.
• Managing emergency response procedures.

Team Management and Leadership:

• Supervising and leading the site operations andmaintenance team.
• Managing team performance, providing feedback, andidentifying training needs.
• Fostering a positive and collaborative workenvironment.
• Ensuring effective communication within the team andwith other stakeholders.
• Managing staff rosters and ensuring adequate coveragefor site activities.

5) Job Purpose of Direct Reports:

Describe the job purpose of the direct report/s to the job OAND M site in-charge For smooth operation of site withcoordination with OEM and StateEB, SLDC and resolve local issueon ground

6) Relationships:

Describe the nature and purpose of most important contacts or relationship (except superior/teammembers) with individuals, departments, organizations inside and outside of the organization, that job is required to interactwith in order to deliver the job objectives

HSE weekly Work closely to ensure compliance with safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, andimplement corrective actions site-wide.

Procurement Manager -Supply Chain Biweekly Coordinate for timely availability of spare partsand tools, optimizing inventory levels to minimizedowntime.

HR Monthly Coordinate with HR for manpower andmanagement

Legal team Monthly Engage to address community concerns, discussenvironmental impact, and foster positiverelations supporting site operations.

Finance weekly For claim reimbursement and budget

External (Customers, Government Bodies, Other Organizations)OEM daily For Smooth operation of site

Vendor Daily To deal with site specific requirements

Stakeholder Weekly For resolve any deviation with service andrequirement

Customer Monthly Coordinate on power delivery schedules, qualityassurance, and resolve any supply or contractualissues impacting service

7) Organizational Relationships:

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8) Key Deliverables:

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(To include Approvals (Internal & External), Technical Specifications, Agreements, Contracts, Review Meeting Minutes, or Anyother documents critical for long term reference)

Document Name Description

OAND M Agreement with OEM Defines scope, timelines, performance parameters, and responsibilities

Job Description between the SOLAR farm and original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

BOP Maintenance Schedule&Logbook

Contains detailed maintenance plans and daily records for electrical andcivil infrastructure supporting SOLAR turbine operations

Site Safety Audit Reports Documents findings from internal and external HSE audits, includingcompliance checks, risk assessments, and mitigation measures.

SCADA Performance Reports Monthly analytical reports generated from SCADA system detailingturbine-wise performance, energy output, downtime, and alarm trends.

Energy Billing & InvoicingDocuments Tracks metered energy generation, wheeling charges, and financialreconciliations with off-takers and DISCOMs for each billing cycle.

Power Purchase Agreements(PPA)

Legal contracts detailing the terms, pricing, and delivery commitments forenergy sold to utilities or private power off-takers.