Operations Manager

Position: Operations Manager Solar Projects
Department: Operations / Project Execution
Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
Industry: Solar Energy / Rooftop Solar / Renewable Energy
Reporting To: General Manager / Director

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Operations Manager with strong hands-on experience in the Solar Energy, Solar Projects, and Rooftop Solar industry. The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end project operations, installation activities, manpower, materials, vendors, site execution, quality, safety, customer coordination, and timely project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operations of rooftop solar and solar installation projects from project handover to commissioning and final handover.
• Plan and monitor project schedules, manpower, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and site requirements.
• Lead and coordinate Project Engineers, Site Supervisors, Electrical Technicians, Installation Teams, Procurement, Stores, Sales and Accounts.
• Supervise multiple project sites and ensure optimum utilization of manpower and resources.
• Ensure projects are completed within approved timelines, budgets, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate site surveys, material planning, installation, testing, commissioning, documentation, and project handover.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, electrical contractors, transporters, and other external agencies.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Purchase and Stores teams to avoid project delays.
• Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety standards, rooftop safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections and resolve operational, technical, manpower, quality, and execution-related issues.
• Maintain project progress reports, site reports, material consumption records, manpower deployment, commissioning reports, and handover documentation.
• Handle customer coordination and ensure timely resolution of project-related issues and complaints.
• Monitor project costs and minimize material wastage, rework, downtime, and operational expenses.
• Prepare daily/weekly operational plans and provide regular project performance reports to management.
• Develop and implement SOPs, operational systems, quality standards, manpower plans, and performance KPIs.
• Lead, train, motivate, and evaluate operations and installation teams to improve productivity and project performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10 years of proven professional experience specifically in the Solar Energy / Solar Project / Rooftop Solar industry.
• Candidates with experience in solar project operations, installation, EPC execution, rooftop solar, site management, or solar project management will be preferred.
• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of rooftop solar installation, electrical systems, project execution, testing, commissioning, and site operations.
• Proven experience managing multiple project sites, installation teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Kerala rooftop solar market, DISCOM procedures, electrical regulations, and local project execution practices will be an advantage.