Maintenance Engineer - Ground Mounted Solar(O&M)

Job Summary :

The O&M Executive will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, monitoring, and upkeep of ground-mounted solar power plants. The role ensures uninterrupted plant performance, timely issue resolution, safety compliance, and achievement of targeted generation.

Key Responsibilities :

Plant Operation & Monitoring.

Monitor daily plant performance, generation data, and equipment health.

Identify abnormalities through SCADA and on-site inspections.

Maintain logbooks, checklists, and shift reports.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance.

Conduct routine preventive maintenance of inverters, transformers, modules, and electrical panels.

Perform corrective actions for breakdowns and ensure timely restoration of plant operations.

Coordinate with the technical team / vendors for major repairs.

Site Inspections & Housekeeping.

Conduct regular field walks to check string issues, hotspots, module cleaning, vegetation, and safety hazards.

Ensure module cleaning and vegetation control as per schedule.

Safety & Compliance.

Ensure 100% compliance with safety protocols, PPE usage, and statutory norms.

Report incidents, near-misses, and implement corrective preventive actions.

Documentation & Reporting.

Prepare daily / weekly / monthly O&M reports.

Document maintenance activities, spares consumption, and breakdown records.

Support audits and inspections.

Team Coordination.

Supervise site technicians, module cleaning teams, and contractors.

Coordinate with the central O&M team for technical guidance and material requirements.

Required Skills & Competencies :

Strong knowledge of solar PV systems (modules, inverters, transformers, LT / HT panels).

Ability to troubleshoot electrical and plant-level faults.

Good communication and reporting skills.

Proactive, disciplined, and safety-conscious.

Qualifications & Experience :

Diploma / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or related field.

1–3 years of experience in O&M of solar power plants (ground-mounted preferred).