O&M Technician

Job Summary

O&M Engineer – will be responsible for ensuring maximum plant uptime, efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards for Enerparc India’s rooftop and ground mount projects. The role includes managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing solar PV plant performance. The position demands strong analytical/coordination skills, electrical engineering fundamentals, and an understanding of the Solar PV operations. Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day O&M activities of the ground-mounted Solar PV plant.
• Perform inspection, operation and maintenance of PV modules, strings, String Inverters, DC cables and connectors.
• Troubleshoot DC-side faults including string faults, insulation/earth faults and connector/cable issues.
• Operate and monitor AC electrical systems and support operation of the Pooling Substation as per site procedures and authorization.
• Inspect and maintain inverters, LT/HT panels, transformers, 33 kV/66 kV switchgear, protection and control panels and auxiliary systems.
• Attend breakdowns, identify electrical faults and support timely restoration to minimize plant downtime.
• Monitor inverter, SCADA and plant alarms and coordinate corrective actions.
• Carry out preventive maintenance as per approved checklists and schedules.
• Maintain daily generation, equipment status, breakdown and maintenance records.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, PPE requirements and LOTO practices.
• Coordinate with the O&M Engineer, Site In-charge and service vendors whenever required.

Requirements

Qualification & Experience

• ITI - Electrical / Diploma - Electrical preferred.
• 3 - 7 years of experience in Solar PV O&M preferred.
• Experience in ground-mounted utility-scale solar power plants will be an advantage.
• Candidates with strong hands-on experience in DC troubleshooting and solar plant electrical systems will be preferred.

Essential Skills

• Strong practical knowledge of Solar PV DC systems is essential.
• Good hands-on knowledge of solar strings, String Inverters, DC cables and DC fault troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of AC electrical systems and HT/LT equipment.
• Ability to operate and monitor Pooling Substation equipment as per approved procedures and authorization.
• Hands-on knowledge of multimeter, clamp meter, insulation resistance tester (Megger) and other electrical testing instruments.
• Basic knowledge of SCADA and inverter monitoring.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and Single Line Diagrams.
• Good troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work in shifts, including night shift, as required.
• Food and accommodation shall be arranged by the candidate.