Asset and O&M Manager for Solar projects

Responsibilities:-

• Oversee Asset management and O&M of Solar PV systems, ensuring efficient, reliable and safe energy generation.
• Ensure the assets/solar plants perform in accordance with the contractual obligations under specified quality parameters and safety standards
• Optimize power generation ensuring reliability, safety and cost effective.
• Communication and Reporting formalities associated with all the stakeholders (external and internal)
• Monitor asset performance and take preventive and corrective action in accordance with the system and budget requirements.
• Carry out failure analysis and provide technical assistance to the Design and Project Management team.
• Analyse the power generation data and do root cause analysis (RCA) of the failure and take necessary decisions to find suitable solutions.
• Provide and present weekly reports of the asset/plant performance.
• Drive and ensure safety in carrying out the activities at project sites
• Understand the O&M contracts and various guarantee/warranty clause applicable to the equipment/system/services.
• Ensure contractual obligations to various equipment supplier/OEM/service provider resulting risk free projects/assets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and take actions towards de-risking the assets in the long run of their operational life cycle.
• Reduce unplanned downtime of the plant through proactive measures.
• Monitor and supervise direct reports as per the good industry practices

Qualification and Experience:-

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Renewable Energy, Project Management, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven and relevant experience in Asset Management and O&M of solar projects.
• Strong understanding of solar technologies, operational management, contractual administration, vendor/sub-contractor management.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and diagnostics of solar plant equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work and collaborate with customers, cross-functional team and senior management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and lead the team to deliver the desired results.
• Efficient in MS office (PowerPoint, MS Projects, Excel, Word etc.)
• Willing to travel to project sites.

Remuneration:-

• INR 14 Lakh – 22 Lakh per annum

Location:-

• Delhi/NCR, India (Remote work from Project Site/Home, night hours for USA projects).

Company Overview:-

Staten Solar is an international developer and EPC of solar PV, Storage and Fast EV Charging systems. Founded in 2008, based in Silicon Valley, with a subsidiary in New Delhi, the company’s focus is commercial and utility solar PV applications. We have designed and commissioned over 1000 MW of photovoltaic systems for utilities, office buildings, plants and agricultural operations. The firm’s innovation DNA and financing abilities are the foundation upon which it builds added value for its clients. Staten is an award-winning company.

Staten thrives on meeting design challenges and delivering solar power in environments that confound others. We designed and built the first levee mounted solar system in the world, saving productive agricultural land while producing consistent savings for the owner. Staten also works with architectural firms to integrate solar in high profile designs for corporate offices in Silicon Valley.

Staten is product agnostic and entertains strong relations with key equipment manufacturers (including Sunpower, Boviet, Canadian Solar). It can design and install any rooftop system (including ballasted, raised metal beam, membrane, etc…), any floating system, or carport, or ground-mount system. The firm concentrates on systems 350kW+ (0.5-5MW in CA, 20+MW in India and Africa).