Senior Engineer - EPC O&M

Adani Group; Kothagudem; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks an experienced O&M leader for a solar power plant in Kothagudem, Telangana. The role focuses on developing long-term operational plans, improving efficiency, and maintaining high availability.

You will oversee maintenance, supervise site teams, and coordinate with government officials to ensure compliance and optimal energy generation. Applicant should bring 5–10 years in solar O&M, a relevant engineering degree, and a Telangana C-License.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation & maintenance of solar power plants.
• Ability to develop long-term O&M plans and improve plant efficiency.
• Strong communication and report writing skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term O&M plan for sustainable solar plant operation.
• Improve plant efficiency through innovative ideas.
• Maintain plant availability >99% and monitor daily generation.
• Coordinate with DISCOM/officials and vendors for smooth operations.
• Supervise O&M activities and ensure safety and compliance.
• Prepare and review maintenance schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Manage site team, contractors, and logistics to optimize output.

Skills

O&M knowledge

Solar plant experience

MS Office/Reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech) or ECE

Telangana govt C-License 33–132 KV

Tools

SCADA monitoring

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• MSPVL SCCL Kothagudem Solar Power Plant Site In charge Telangana Responsible for the operation & maintenance of Solar Power Projects & to maintain the generation capacity on a long-term sustainable basis by adopting new innovative ideas

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Develop a long-term O & M plan for sustainable running of the Solar Plant.
• Develop Innovative ideas for increasing the efficiency of the plant.
• Continual Site assessment and Due Diligence analysis Maintain plant availability to more than 99%.
• Liaison with government officials.
• To look after the complete O&M of the allotted site Responsible for Breakdown and Preventive Maintenance of all Equipment Documentation of plant BM, PM according to company format Monitoring SCADA and Reporting of Daily Generation Report of Plant to Head O&M Handling Labor, Contractor and Staff for their optimum Output to company Executing the Maintenance activity with respect to Scheduled activity Analysis of the machine fault and generation Taking the corrective action after analysis the fault frequency through SCADA system Maintains engineering records, lists and reports as required to ensure compliance with the work schedule, adherence to the budget, adherence to design specification and to ensure engineering problems are monitored and resolved, Managing site team, administration, safety & security, Coordination with SCCL team for clearance of bills.
• check the day wise spare consumption
• Supervision of O&M activities conducted by the technicians, helpers of the subcontractor /Self O&M at the sites.
• Coordination of all activities with DISCOM/Authorizes officials.
• Coordinate with O&M subcontractor to ensure that the sites are fully functional, and energy guarantees are maintained.
• Conduct regular/Surprise visits to the sites to check efficacy of O&M activities carried out by the subcontractor/Self O&M team Prepare and execute the module cleaning, PM works, SCADA Monitoring, Daily observation and Operational excellency related works.
• Daily review on plant performance with site team as well HO team.
• Maintain the cost budget target and implement the cost control measures at site level.
• Shadow removal work to be done with team.
• Insurance related communication to be done when required.
• Daily plan Vs Actual discussion to be conducted.
• Plant performance related KPI's like CUF , PR , Energy target etc to be discussed on daily basis as per target Vs Actual.
• Plant, Grid Availability to be reached as per target.
• Release periodic reports and returns to Client .
• Maintenance of spare parts and critical spares.
• Replenishment of spare parts and major assembly on their usage.
• Maintenance of inventory Coordinate with Techno commercial and logistics departments for movement of stores required at the sites.
• Coordinate and conduct of JMR of the sites in timely manner.
• Expedite with the OEMs and the subcontractors for immediate resolution of any fault at the site affecting the energy generation or safety of the plant.
• Implement and enforce safety and environmental requirements during project execution, according to company, local and national rules and regulations.
• Continually inspect solar site to ensure safe working environment is maintained and relay Stop Work Authority.
• Ensure that the Quality Assurance/Quality Control system related to O&M activities is implemented and followed.
• Address safety incidents and potential hazards and improve processes to prevent incidents from occurring.
• Document and keep a record of all “Lessons Learned” throughout the year to be applied to future sites.
• Schedule and attend meetings, conference calls and company events.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned

Technical Competencies

• Should have sound knowledge of working of subassemblies of a solar power plant such as modules, inverter, ACDB, RMU, Switch Yard,Breakers etc.
• Should have hands on experience in O&M activities associated with various sub-assemblies such as modules, inverter, ACDB, RMU, Switch Yard,Breakers etc.
• Should have good communication and report writing skills , MS Office,Knowledge of industrial construction practices, Solar power plants engineering and plant operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• B.
• E / B.
• Tech (Electrical Eng graduate / ECE Eng graduate) More than 5 to 10 Years in solar O&M.
• With Telangana government certified C - License with 33 KV to 132 KV capacity