Manager-Solar O&M [Apply Now]

Company / Business introduction.

1. The POWERCON® Group – an Indian MNC, is a Total Solution Provider for Renewable Energy Project Development, Construction and Lifetime Operations. The 2 flagships 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Renewable Energy is the fastest growing segment worldwide, with India at Rank-3 in the World...! The Wind and Solar resource rich India’s current capacity built over 35 years is scheduled to reach 3 multiples over the next 5 years thus opening avenues for grand & green careers.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Performance Monitoring & Gap Analysis : Track performance of multiple solar plants, identify operational gaps, and implement corrective actions to ensure targets are met.

2. Multi-site Coordination : Liaise with site in-charges for day-to-day operations, issue resolution, and implementation of best practices across all sites.

3. Team Development : Support recruitment, training, and retention of site O&M teams to maintain high productivity and engagement levels.

4. Project Handover / Takeover : Ensure smooth transitions, following defined scopes and protocols.

5. MIS & Documentation : Manage weekly / monthly reports, documentation, invoicing, vendor bill verification, and ERP approvals.

6. Cost Optimization : Identify and onboard quality local vendors to optimize O&M costs without compromising service quality.

Candidate Profile : 1. Education :

2. B.E. in Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunication (E&TC)

3. Experience : 7–10 years of overall experience with min. 5 years in Solar O&M as middle level management. Experience with 33kV substations, transmission lines, and related troubleshooting is preferred.

Key Skills :

1. Strong leadership and stakeholder management

2. Problem-solving and analytical thinking

3. Excellent communication and coordination skills

4. Proficiency in ERP systems, MIS reporting

Work Environment :

1. Base Location : Pune Head Office

2. Travel to project sites across India

Compensation & Benefits :

1. Competitive salary aligned with industry standards

2. Performance-based incentives

3. Group health insurance and other benefits

Success Metrics :

1. Reduction in overall O&M costs (spares, services, manpower)

2. Improved plant uptime and reduced overall losses to zero

3. Efficient team handling with high retention and engagement

4. Timely and accurate reporting, audit compliance, and customer satisfaction