Electrical Engineer - Solar Projects & Operations Maintenance

Educational Qualifications: B.E/B.Tech (Electrical Engineering/ Renewable Energy / Energy Engineering).

Experience: 5+ years of experience in solar project execution or O&M (Rooftop or Utility-scale).

Location: Onsite Pune/Nashik/Chh.Sambhajinagar/Ahilyanagar (Maharashtra)

Job Summary: The Solar O&M Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of solar power systems through regular operations and maintenance activities. This includes monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, conducting preventive and corrective maintenance, and coordinating with stakeholders for timely resolution of faults.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Operations & Performance Monitoring: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance of solar plants using SCADA and data loggers.

Analyze generation data, identify deviations, and optimize energy output.

Ensure compliance with plant performance KPIs.

2) Maintenance (Preventive & Corrective CAPA):

Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance of inverters, solar modules, transformers, cables, and other electrical equipment.

Identify and resolve breakdowns or faults (e.g., string failures, inverter tripping, module soiling, etc.).

Maintain logbooks, service reports, and maintenance checklists.

3) Technical & Field Supervision

Conduct routine inspections of the solar power plant to ensure cleanliness, safety, and system integrity.

Supervise ground staff or technicians during maintenance activities.

Ensure replacement and repair of faulty components.

4) Documentation & Reporting

Prepare daily generation reports, fault logs, and service reports.

Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables.

Coordinate with vendors for warranty claims and replacements.

5) Health, Safety & Compliance

Adhere to electrical safety standards and use of PPE at all times.

Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe work practices on-site.

Ensure plant compliance with regulatory and environmental norms.

Skills: Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, Inverters and electrical schematics.

Familiarity with SCADA, remote monitoring tools, and data analysis.

Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and reporting tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹48,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person