Site Lead-O&M

POWERCON®; Rajasthan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Group health insurance

Job summary

A renewable energy company seeks an experienced leader for Operation & Maintenance Services of a 30 MW wind farm in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and 10-15 years of operational experience in wind turbine management. Responsibilities include leading O&M activities, generating performance reports, ensuring safety practices, and managing customer communications. Attractive compensation with performance-based incentives is offered.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of operational experience in wind turbine operations, preferably with OEM/IPP.
• Experience in DFIG technology wind turbine O&M.
• Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead routine O&M activities.
• Operate and maintain wind farm for improved productivity.
• Release site performance reports monthly.
• Achieve productivity and machine availability targets.
• Conduct customer interaction and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

DFIG wind turbines

Job description

The POWERCON® Group – an Indian MNC, is a Total Solution Provider for Renewable Energy Project Development, Construction and Lifetime Operations. The 2 flagship POWERCON® Ventures (Wind arm) and PowerSun® (Solar PV arm) together with worldwide partnerships and specialised SBUs constitute a 360-degree RE eco-system to serve domestic and global market across the Renewable Energy delivery chain.

The Group’s Wind & Solar service portfolio exceeds 2.5 GW of Operations, 0.75 GW of Construction and 0.5 GW of Development countrywide. Globally 40+ GW of Wind, Solar, BESS assets across 23 countries are under remote asset management.

With a current order book of INR 350+ Crs, the POWERCON® Group is heading for an INR 1,000 Crs mark well synchronising with India’s ambition to be 500 GW of clean energy by 2030. Renewable Energy is the fastest growing segment worldwide, with India at Rank‑3 in the World.

Wind and Solar resources are expected to trip in capacity over the next five years, opening avenues for grand and green careers.

About the Role

A proven individual with experience in leading the Operation & Maintenance Services of a wind farm with a minimum 30 MW capacity. Proven leadership, problem‑solving approach, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels. Experience in DFIG technology wind turbine O&M preferably on Inox, Suzlon, Gamesa & Vestas.

Responsibilities

• Lead routine O&M activities.
• Operate and maintain wind farm site for improved productivity.
• Release site performance reports on a monthly basis.
• Achieve committed productivity and machine availability targets.
• Maintain documents as per ISO requirements.
• Conduct periodic interaction and communication with the customer, including reporting.
• Ensure good HSE practices within the wind farm site.
• Maintain spare stock in stores for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure availability of PPE and tools for proper execution of PM and BM activities.
• Monitor the wind farm in real time via SCADA.
• Book service orders and materials on time in ERP.
• Facilitate customer audits and visits to wind farm sites.
• Maintain discipline and decorum at sites.

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma from a renowned university/college in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Power Electronics Engineering with 10–15 years of operational experience in a large industry involved in the operations of wind turbines, preferably with OEM/IPP.

Working Conditions

The work location is Dangri, Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will match the best in the industry. Performance‑based incentives and group health insurance are included.

Key Success Metrics

• Constant monitoring of the site and taking preventive measures to avoid loss of spares or equipment.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient solutions.
• Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Work efficiently without direct supervision and lead a team of engineers.
• Quality, environmental, health and safety mindset and compliance.
• Well‑organized and quick follow‑up to get tasks done in time and with high quality.
• Responsible, proactive, self‑motivated with strong service attitude.
• Ability to prioritise and respect deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Equal Opportunity Statement

POWERCON® Group is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.