O&M Engineer

Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Solar Rooftop

Location: Palghar || Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) || Employment Type: Full-Time

About Artha Energy Resources

Founded in 2013, Artha Energy Resources (AER) is a leading renewable energy solutions provider specializing in solar projects for commercial and industrial customers across India. The company provides end-to-end services including Independent Power Producer (IPP) solutions, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), asset performance management, and financing solutions. AER has delivered more than 100 MW of solar capacity across multiple states and manages a large portfolio of rooftop and ground-mounted solar assets.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer to manage the performance, reliability, and maintenance of solar rooftop power plants. The role involves preventive and breakdown maintenance, coordination with OEMs and vendors, performance analysis, reporting, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with EHS and quality standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

· Supervise and verify preventive maintenance schedules for solar modules, inverters, transformers, SCB/JB panels, and associated electrical equipment.

· Conduct fault diagnosis and rectification of inverters, strings, modules, cables, and monitoring systems.

· Lead breakdown maintenance activities and ensure minimum plant downtime.

· Coordinate with OEMs for warranty claims, AMC execution, spare parts, and technical support.

· Monitor plant generation performance and identify performance losses through data analysis.

· Verify module cleaning activities and maintain cleaning schedules for optimum energy generation.

· Monitor Joint Meter Readings (JMR) and energy accounting records.

· Manage handover and takeover of projects in line with company procedures.

· Track site issues and ensure timely closure with internal and external stakeholders.

· Maintain healthy relationships with customers, contractors, communities, and suppliers.

· Manage spare inventory, manpower deployment, and maintenance budgets.

· Conduct energy audits and implement corrective actions for performance improvement.

· Prepare MIS reports, maintenance logs, incident reports, and performance dashboards.

· Ensure compliance with ISO standards, statutory requirements, and EHS practices.

· Implement continuous improvement initiatives and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related discipline.

· 3 to 7 years of experience in solar power plant operations and maintenance.

· Hands-on experience with rooftop solar PV systems, inverters, SCADA/monitoring systems, and energy meters.

· Knowledge of electrical testing instruments and troubleshooting techniques.

Required Skills

· Strong understanding of solar PV system components and plant operations.

· Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

· Familiarity with ISO standards, EHS compliance, and energy auditing.

· Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.

· Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Proficiency in MS Excel, reporting tools, and data analysis.

Note= 11-13 sites located in Industria area on Palgahr, Vapi and Daman and total capacity of solar plant is around 5-7 mw.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: Remote