Operation & Maintenance Technician

Job Description – O&M Technician (Solar) Company: Artha Energy Resources LLP

Position: O&M Technician – Solar

Department: Operations & Maintenance

Location: Tamil Nadu / Patna, Bihar (Patna)

Travel Requirement: Approximately 15 days of travel per month

About The Role

• We are looking for an experienced O&M Technician – Solar to take care of the technical operation and maintenance of rooftop solar plants across multiple project locations.
• The technician will be responsible for ensuring the solar plants are technically sound, operational, safe, and performing efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Take care of the technical operation and maintenance of rooftop solar plants.
• Regularly inspect solar panels, inverters, cables, electrical panels, and other plant equipment.
• Monitor plant performance and identify technical issues or abnormalities.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical and solar plant issues and coordinate for major breakdowns.
• Check inverter performance, generation, alarms, and equipment status.
• Ensure proper functioning of electrical connections and protection systems.
• Coordinate with the cleaning vendor available at each site and ensure timely module cleaning.
• Coordinate with site representatives, vendors, and internal teams for smooth plant operations.
• Maintain records of maintenance, breakdowns, generation, and site observations.
• Prepare regular site visit reports and highlight technical concerns to the reporting manager.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and safety procedures during site activities.

Site & Travel Responsibilities

• The role will involve managing/visiting approximately 5–7 solar sites located across different locations in the assigned state.
• Major project locations may include Tamil Nadu, Patna (Bihar), and other locations as per project requirements.
• Approximately 15 days of travel per month may be required for site visits, inspections, troubleshooting, and coordination.
• Candidate should be comfortable travelling to different project sites as required.

Qualification

• ITI – Electrical or Diploma – Electrical Engineering.
• Practical knowledge of electrical systems and equipment.

Experience

• Rooftop Solar O&M experience is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience in solar plant maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and site operations will be preferred.

Skills Required

• Good understanding of solar plant and electrical equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with cleaning vendors and site teams.
• Good reporting and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.
• Strong focus on safety and plant performance.

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