Engineer - O&M

Responsibilities:-

Financial Management and Reporting:-

• Monitor and reconcile budget performance monthly, including detailed analyses of variances.
• Oversee OPEX, CAPEX, and procurement budgets to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Ensure timely financial processing to meet revenue and expense goals.
• Fully implement SAP, ensuring preventive maintenance and breakdown notifications are properly tracked and closed within timelines.
• Review daily operational interruptions, addressing issues proactively through RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) to improve solar asset reliability.

Operational Excellence and Compliance:

• Achieve and track performance metrics specific to solar energy, including Performance Ratio (PR), Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF), Plant Availability (PA), and Grid Availability (GA), providing regular analysis reports.
• Address audit findings proactively, aiming for zero recurring audit points, and ensure timely closure of observations for IMS and MAAS audits.
• Maintain inventory within optimal levels, managing through VED (Vital, Essential, Desirable), FSN (Fast, Slow, Non-moving), and ABC analysis.
• Oversee preventive maintenance for all site assets, including solar panels, inverters, and electrical components.
• Ensure adherence to management systems such as ESG, 5S, IMS, and comply with all government regulations specific to solar energy operations.

People Development and Management:-

• Recruit for open positions within 45 days, managing team composition to meet operational and safety requirements.
• Meet training mandates, ensuring that at least 20% of the workforce is prepared for advanced roles within the organization.
• Build strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders to support smooth operational execution.

Safety and Environmental Health:-

• Drive a zero-incident culture by enforcing daily safety protocols, prechecks, and safety talks specific to solar operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety audit requirements, proactively addressing any risks and implementing corrective actions to prevent operational hazards.
• Conduct regular safety assessments and establish environmental health programs tailored to solar energy production.

Business Processes and Strategic Planning:-

• Develop and execute strategic plans to ensure site operational efficiency and resilience.
• Oversee site planning, inventory control, and procurement processes to ensure minimal operational interruptions.
• Implement ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives and business excellence practices to support corporate sustainability objectives.

Technology and Innovation:-

• Lead the adoption of relevant technology platforms, including BAX, Google IC, and SCADA systems, to optimize site performance and monitor solar generation metrics.
• Utilize advanced data analytics to assess solar irradiation, panel efficiency, and generation patterns to enhance performance.

Key Operational Targets:-

• Track and report on key performance indicators, with a focus on solar-specific metrics, and highlight areas for operational improvement.
• Coordinate and ensure the smooth execution of VIP visits and special events at the site.

Material and Asset Management:-

• Manage inventory and asset maintenance, ensuring that all projects are completed within budget, on schedule, and meet quality standards.
• Conduct timely calibration and testing of solar panels, inverters, and transformers in line with industry standards.
• Oversee scrap disposal, ensuring compliance with preservation policies and environmental standards.

Educational Qualifications:-

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma - Electrical or Electronics or relevant to Energy Sector
• MBA - Advantageous

Work Experience:

• 06-08 years of experience in Energy Sector is must. (If Diploma holder: additional 2-3 Y Exp. req.)

Key Stakeholders - Internal:-

• CEO
• O&M Head
• Central Cluster Head, Cluster Head
• HO & Site O&M team
• Supporting department - Project, Engineering, Safety, BD, Projects, MAAS, HSE, ESG, Techno-commerical, HR, Admin, Finance, BEx, Land, Legal, Insurance, etc.

Key Stakeholders - External:-

• Clients
• Investors
• Other IPP
• Regulatory Agencies
• Local Communities
• Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors/OEMs
• Grid Authoritirs-NRLDC/SLDC
• Govt. officials
• Local communities

Location:-

• Phalodi, Rajasthan.

Company Overview:-

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) is one of the largest renewable companies in India, with a current project portfolio of 13,990 MW. AGEL is part of the Adani Group’s promise to provide a better, cleaner and greener future for India. Driven by the Group’s philosophy of ‘Growth with Goodness’, the Company develops, builds, owns, operates and maintains utility-scale grid-connected solar and wind farm projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government-backed corporations.