Site Manager – Solar Power Plant Operations

About the role

The Site Manager will lead the operation and maintenance of large‑scale solar PV plants, ensuring optimal performance, safety and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of solar PV plants, substations and associated infrastructure, monitoring performance via SCADA systems.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes for modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, trackers and transmission systems.
• Track key performance indicators such as plant availability, performance ratio, capacity utilisation factor and energy generation, and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strict health, safety and environmental compliance, conduct safety audits and lead incident investigations.
• Lead O&M engineers, technicians and contractors, manage budgets, spare‑parts inventory and service contracts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 8‑12 years of experience in operations and maintenance of utility‑scale solar power plants (50 MW‑500 MW+).
• Proven experience managing large teams and coordinating with vendors and OEMs.

Required skills

• Solar plant operations and maintenance.
• Performance analysis and diagnostics.
• SCADA and remote monitoring systems.
• Electrical power systems.
• Root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
• Asset reliability management.