Senior Engineer - Maintenance (Solar)

Apraava; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Apraava Energy is seeking a qualified professional to oversee the O&M of solar assets in India. You will support asset management reporting, ensure high plant availability and grid reliability, and conduct day-ahead planning for site operations.

You will also monitor HSSE compliance and coordinate audits with the Partner Asset Manager while supporting CSR activities. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of experience in solar O&M, with knowledge of HV systems and contracting frameworks.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics or Diploma qualifies for the role.
• 4–6 years of overall experience in O&M of solar plants.
• Experience with assets greater than 100 MW is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Solar Asset Management reporting and routines with data from available systems.
• Maintain high availability of plant & grid and ensure forecasting accuracy.
• Plan day-ahead site operational activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly generation reports.
• Supervise on-site implementation of defined systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure HSSE adherence and compliance with O&M plans and OEM recommendations.
• Coordinate with Partner Asset Manager for asset monitoring and audits.
• Support CSR & sustainability activities at the asset.

Skills

Solar Asset O&M

Operations & Maintenance

HV Apparatus

Contracting & Regulation

Manpower Planning

Communication Reporting

Multitasking

Education

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

Job description

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Accountabilities

Support SolarAsset Management reporting and routines by providing data from available systems.

• Maintain high availability of plant &grid and high forecasting accuracy.

• Ensure day ahead planning of site operational activities.

• Regular update on daily, weekly, monthly generation reports.

Asset management forSolar asset, ensuring smooth functioning and compliance with all contractual terms & conditions

• Support on-site implementation of defined systems, policies and procedures for effective assetmanagement in line with the Apraava Energy procedures & system.

• Ensure on-site implementation of Apraava EnergySolar Asset Management systems

• Ensure to control the HSSE aspects associated with operational activities through established effective use of relevant approved procedures.

• Adhere to the compliance as specified in the O&M plan, technical scope of work, OEM recommendation and other best practices.

• Ensuring the compliance as specified in the Apraava Energy HSSE guidelines.

• Guide and Coordinate with Partner Asset Manager for thorough monitoring of assets ensuring availability of all equipment’s and execution of all activities in compliance to terms and conditions specified in O&M Agreement.

• Ensure conduct of audits with respect to O&M, and HSSE systems as per specified timelines.

• Support the CSR & sustainability activities at the asset. Carrying out any O&M task, understanding the requirements, reviewing and double-checking the Permit to Work, certificates submitted by the OMS team.

• Supervision of O & M activities being done by OMS team from time to time, to ensure quality of the work performed and reducedmean time between repairs.

Monitor assetperformance to ensurecompliance with approved O & M plan

• Monitor asset performance; Identify issues, analyse reasons and collaborate withPartner Asset Manager for resolution of the same

• Ensure timely maintenance and collation of all asset management documents, check lists, safety documents etc and updating of maintenance records in the relevant ERP system.

• Ensure that documentation management is at all times updated for future reference and audit preparedness.

Monitor compliance of all assetactivities with applicable HSSE parameters and policies to drive required standards at work, ensuring smooth plant operations with zero instances of non-compliance

• Ensure adherence to Apraava EnergyHSSE guidelines.

• Regular checking of HSSE Equipment’s and components.

• Conduct periodic toolbox talks for all asset personnel (including contractors and sub-contractors) to drive awareness and knowledge of Apraava Energy’s HSSE policies and procedures

• Report all HSSE accidents and near misses as per defined timelines; Monitor timely implementation of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence

• Ensure compliance to HSSE guidelines for all asset activities; Highlight cases of non-compliance to

Apraava Energyand Partner Asset Manager.

1. INTERACTIONS

Internal Clients

• Performance Team–with regards to the performance of the asset

• Admin Team-for Admin related issues

• HR Team-for HR related issues

• Others- to provide siterelated info andcoordinate the requirements

External Clients

• DISCOMs / CEIG/ TRANSCo &SLDC/RLDC– Ensurebetter relationship management for O&M Management as and when required

• Local Government Authorities/Panchayats– Compliance with laws

• O&M Contractors – Ensure Assetperformance as perthe Apraava Energy SolarAsset Management systems.

• F&S Agency-for Forecasting and Scheduling management

• Equipment OEM’sand Vendors

1. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

• Mandatory Qualification: B.E/BTech or Diploma Electrical & Electronics

Functional Skills

• Proficient in Solar Asset O&M

• Operations & Maintenance Techniques

• Relevant knowledge of High / Medium Voltage Apparatus and Protection Systems

• Understanding of Contracting and Regulatory frameworks

• Manpower Handling skills& planning

• Proficient in Communication andReporting skills

• Proficient in Multitasking of tasks

Relevant and total years of Experience

• B.E/BTech or DE Electrical & Electronics: ~ 4-6 yearsof overall experience in O & M of Solar Plants

• Proficient in O Mof Solar Assets (> 100 MW)