The Role
Manage and optimize electrical assets in solar PV systems, especially DC-side operations and maintenance. Oversee inspections, troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, transmission-line coordination, project handovers, audits, compliance, O&M checklists, KPI monitoring, and performance analysis. Ensure HSE compliance while training and supervising maintenance staff and coordinating across departments.
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Job Description:
As an Asset Manager in the Electrical Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Department, he will be responsible for managing and optimizing the performance of electrical assets, particularly within solar PV systems. hw will play a key role in overseeing the O&M processes, ensuring the proper functioning of solar systems (DC part), power systems, and transmission lines. Additionally, hw will handle solar project HOTO (Handover/Takeover), perform audits, and maintain Solar O&M checklists.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solar PV System Management:
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of the DC side of solar PV systems to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
- Perform regular inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective actions for solar PV assets.
- Power Systems and Transmission Line:
- Maintain a basic understanding of transmission lines and power system components for proper integration with solar PV systems.
- Coordinate with teams for transmission line maintenance and addressing issues that may impact solar energy distribution.
- Solar Project HOTO (Handover/Takeover):
- Facilitate the smooth transition of solar projects from construction to operation.
- Ensure all documentation and testing procedures are complete and in compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
- Auditing and Compliance:
- Conduct regular audits of existing solar plant, including PV installations, to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
- Prepare detailed reports of findings and suggest improvements based on audit results.
- O&M Checklist Management:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive O&M checklists for solar PV systems.
- Ensure that preventive maintenance activities are carried out as per the checklist to prevent asset failure and prolong system life.
- Asset Monitoring and Performance Analysis:
- Monitor the performance of electrical assets, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and initiate corrective measures when necessary.
- Analyse data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential improvements in asset management.
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):
- Ensure all O&M activities comply with HSE standards and safety regulations.
- Train and supervise maintenance staff to adhere to best practices in electrical safety and risk management.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems (DC side), power systems, and transmission lines.
- Experience with Solar O&M processes, including preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Familiarity with electrical audits, HOTO procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Proficient in using asset management and monitoring software tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental coordination.
Skills Required
- Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems, particularly the DC side
- Basic understanding of power systems and transmission lines
- Experience with solar operations and maintenance processes, including preventive and corrective maintenance
- Familiarity with electrical audits, handover/takeover procedures, and compliance requirements
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency with asset management and monitoring software tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental coordination
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The Company
What We Do
KP Group was founded by Dr. Farukbhai Gulambhai Patel in 1994 which is now well recognized group of Gujarat. What started as a logistics service provider in 1994 is now a Rs.100+ Billion business empire. The Group has completed more than 29 years of its successful operations and today consists of several group of companies, all contributing to the fast and robust growth of the group. During the last decade the group has achieved phenomenal growth as a result of diversification into fabrication and galvanizing, renewable energy sector (Solar & Wind), Telecom infrastructure and lately in Green Hydrogen and Ammonia.
