Operations and Maintenance Manager

Company Description

Sunchaser Structures Pvt Ltd specializes in manufacturing and supplying Horizontal Single-Axis Trackers and Seasonal Tilt MMS Structures for ground-mounted PV plants. The company is committed to helping EPCs optimize project costs by focusing on structure weight optimization, quick installations, improved power generation, and tailored site layouts. Our solutions are designed with durability in mind, offering maintenance-free and corrosion-resistant structures for long-term reliability. Sunchaser Structures is dedicated to maximizing efficiency and sustainable practices in the solar energy sector.

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Role Purpose

ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient mechanical operation of the solar power plant

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Mechanical Operations

• Oversee

  day-to-day mechanical operations

  of the solar power plant.
• Ensure smooth functioning of

  solar mounting structures, trackers, drives, bearings, gearboxes, and actuators

  .
• Monitor mechanical performance parameters affecting plant availability and PR.

2. Maintenance Management

• Develop and implement

  Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) schedules

  .
• Plan and execute

  corrective and breakdown maintenance

  with minimal downtime.
• Maintain maintenance logs, checklists, and equipment history records.

3. Asset & Reliability Management

• Ensure

  structural integrity

  of solar modules, MMS, and tracker systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for repetitive failures and implement CAPA.
• Recommend design or process improvements for enhanced reliability.

4. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, train, and supervise

  mechanical engineers, supervisors, and technicians

  .
• Allocate manpower effectively and monitor productivity at site.
• Conduct toolbox talks and skill development sessions.

5. Vendor & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate with

  OEMs, EPC contractors, and service vendors

  .
• Manage AMC contracts, spares procurement, and service-level compliance.
• Verify quality and completion of outsourced maintenance activities.

6. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to

  EHS norms, work permits, and LOTO procedures

  .
• Comply with statutory, client, and internal audit requirements.
• Promote zero-accident culture at the solar plant site.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly

  O&M performance reports

  .
• Track KPIs such as plant availability, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime losses.
• Support management reviews and client audits with technical inputs.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
• Diploma with strong O&M experience may be considered

Experience:

• 6–12 years of experience in

  solar power plant O&M / renewable energy projects

• Minimum 3–5 years in a

  managerial or lead mechanical role

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Solar mounting systems (Fixed tilt & Single-axis trackers)
• Mechanical drives, bearings, actuators, and alignment
• Maintenance planning tools & CMMS
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & TPM concepts
• EHS practices for solar plants

Work Environment

• Solar power plant site (outdoor exposure)
• Extended working hours during breakdowns or critical operations
• Frequent coordination with electrical, SCADA, and civil teams

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Interested Candidate can send their updated resume on hrd@sunchaser.in or can do call/whatsapp on +91 7575010273.