Senior Engineer – Solar PV Projects (O&M)

Malpani Group; Bap; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Malpani Group seeks a Senior Engineer – Solar PV Projects (O&M) to monitor and optimize operations across multiple solar plants. You will supervise service providers, analyze performance, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive site travel and coordination with site teams to maintain peak generation and equipment reliability. Strong MS Excel, SCADA, and data-reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of on-site experience in Solar PV Plant Operations & Maintenance.
• Experience managing multiple utility-scale or rooftop solar projects.
• Willing to travel extensively across project locations in Maharashtra and Telangana.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor O&M activities by service providers and contractors.
• Inspect and audit solar plant equipment and systems for compliance and performance.
• Analyse plant data to identify performance improvements and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with O&M operators for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and consolidated MIS reports on plant performance.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PV Plant Ops

O&M

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Tools

MS Excel

SCADA

MIS reporting

Job description

Senior Engineer – Solar PV Projects (O&M)

2-5

Full-Time

Job Summary

The Senior Engineer – Solar PV Projects will be responsible for monitoring, supervising, and optimizing the operations and maintenance of multiple solar power plants. The role involves ensuring maximum plant availability, improving generation performance, analyzing equipment efficiency, coordinating with O&M contractors, and ensuring compliance with operational standards and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Maintenance Oversight

• Supervise and monitor O&M activities performed by appointed service providers and contractors.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of solar plant equipment and systems.
• Ensure adherence to O&M procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor plant performance parameters including energy generation, availability, and efficiency.
• Analyze operational data and identify opportunities for performance improvement and optimization.
• Provide technical guidance and support to site teams for troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance activities with O&M operators.
• Maintain documentation including maintenance records, equipment manuals, incident reports, and audit reports.
• Monitor overall operations and maintenance of multiple Solar PV plants.
• Review and analyze daily O&M reports and provide feedback to the Head – O&M.
• Identify and report variations in plant performance and energy yield.
• Conduct low-generation analysis and investigate recurring faults and equipment failures.
• Analyze the performance and efficiency of:
  • PV Modules
  • Inverters
  • Transformers
  • Low-performing strings
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor replacement of faulty materials and ensure timely resolution by O&M operators.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and consolidated MIS reports on plant performance.

3. Coordination & Compliance Management

• Coordinate with O&M contractors and site teams to maximize plant generation.
• Ensure compliance requirements related to rooftop sites, PPAs, plant owners, and operational obligations are met.
• Coordinate with government authorities whenever required for project-related matters.
• Manage equipment warranties, preventive maintenance schedules, replacement activities, and cleaning records.
• Submit regular performance reports and major O&M activity summaries to Head Office.

4. Site Visits & Travel

• Conduct periodic site visits for monitoring, audits, and detailed performance analysis.
• Travel to project sites and vendor locations for:
  • Breakdown maintenance
  • Modifications and upgrades
  • New project activities
  • Technical assessments and inspections
• Willingness to travel extensively across project locations as per business requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge of Solar PV systems, inverters, SCADA/monitoring systems, transformers, and electrical equipment.
• Expertise in solar plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Understanding of renewable energy regulations, safety standards, and O&M best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with expertise in data interpretation and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MIS reporting.
• Good project planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years of on-site experience in Solar PV Plant Operations & Maintenance.
• Experience in managing multiple utility-scale or rooftop solar projects.
• Exposure to performance monitoring, generation analysis, and contractor management.
• Willing to travel extensively across project locations in Maharashtra and Telangana.

Reporting To: Head – Operations & Maintenance (Solar PV)