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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer – O&M (Solar Park) Location: Khakhsar, Gujarat, India Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Reports To: O&M Manager / Site Head Job Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Maintenance Engineer (O&M) to manage and oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of our utility-scale Solar PV Park in Khakhsar, Gujarat . The ideal candidate will ensure optimal plant performance, minimize downtime, and coordinate all preventive and corrective maintenance activities in compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities: Monitor solar plant performance on SCADA and diagnose operational issues. Conduct daily site inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance of PV modules, inverters, transformers, HT/LT equipment, and balance of system (BOS). Manage fault identification, root cause analysis, and resolution to ensure maximum plant uptime. Maintain accurate logs and records of generation, outages, maintenance activities, and spare parts inventory. Coordinate with the grid/discom (GETCO/MGVCL) for synchronization, shutdowns, and approvals. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and statutory regulations (CEA, DISCOM, GEDA, MNRE). Supervise contractors and technicians, ensuring quality of work and adherence to safety norms. Support performance analysis and monthly/quarterly reporting on plant KPIs. Assist in audits, inspections, and liaise with EPC, OEMs, and vendors for warranties and AMCs. Proactively identify areas for improvement in plant operations and energy yield enhancement. Required Qualifications & Skills: Education: Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Renewable Energy Engineering. Experience: 2–5 years in O&M of utility-scale solar power plants (1 MW+). Technical Skills: Strong understanding of solar PV systems, inverters, HT panels, transformers, protection systems, and SCADA. Knowledge of grid connectivity and local utility procedures (GETCO/MGVCL). Familiarity with tools like PVsyst, SolarLog, SolisCloud, or similar monitoring platforms. Other Skills: Ability to read electrical drawings and single-line diagrams (SLDs). Hands-on troubleshooting and technical decision-making skills. Working knowledge of MS Office and report writing. Good communication in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Preferred: Electrical Supervisor Certificate (Gujarat CEI license). First-aid and safety training (preferred). Familiarity with drone-based inspections or thermography (optional). Work Environment: On-site field role with outdoor exposure in a solar park. 6-day work week; availability during weekends/holidays in case of emergencies or breakdowns. May involve travel to nearby substations or HO if required. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contractual / Temporary Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person
