Solar - Operation and Maintenance

Position Title: Operations & Maintenance (Solar)
Business Unit: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)
Function: Renewable Solar O&M
Location: Khavda

Role Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar power plants by driving plant performance, maintenance activities, safety compliance, and day-to-day site operations. The role requires hands-on experience in solar plant O&M, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Performance

• Monitor plant availability, PR, CUF, and generation performance.
• Analyze inverter, SCADA, and weather monitoring data to identify and reduce generation losses.
• Support implementation of performance improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Ensure effective operation of DC and AC systems including modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, HT lines, and substations.
• Coordinate with the control room and relevant teams for timely fault rectification.

Maintenance Management

• Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Conduct testing activities such as Thermography, IR Testing, CRM, DCRM, and Hypot testing.
• Ensure timely closure of maintenance work orders and SAP PM notifications.
• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities and equipment history.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with AGEL HSE standards, PTW system, JSA, TBT, and electrical safety requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and closure of observations.
• Support compliance with statutory, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Coordinate with O&M contractors, module cleaning agencies, and service providers.
• Monitor contractor performance as per defined SLAs.
• Support site-level material management and inventory control.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal functions such as Asset Management, Engineering, SCM, HSE, and Finance.
• Support interactions with DISCOM, SLDC, OEMs, and local authorities whenever required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Plant Availability (%)
• Performance Ratio (PR)
• Generation Loss Reduction
• Breakdown Closure Time
• Safety Compliance & Audit Scores
• Maintenance Schedule Adherence

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory)
• Electrical Supervisor License preferred

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in Solar Power Plant Operations & Maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in utility-scale solar projects.
• Exposure to SCADA, inverters, substations, and transmission systems.
• Experience in preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Experience working at remote site locations will be preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Solar PV Plant O&M (DC & AC side)
• String/Central Inverters
• SCADA & Monitoring Systems
• HT/EHV Systems & Substations
• SAP PM / CMMS
• Performance Analysis & Fault Diagnosis
• Grid Compliance & Scheduling

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ownership and accountability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in site-based environments