Team Member - Operations & Maintenance

About Business

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL): AGEL is part of the Adani Group's promise to provide a better, cleaner, and greener future for India. Driven by the Group's philosophy of Growth with Goodness, the Company develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility- scale grid-connected solar, wind farm and energy storage (Hydro PSP and Battery) projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government- backed corporations. On the back of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with central and state government entities, AGEL has leveraged its capabilities and expanded its presence across 12 Indian states. With the integration of pump storage and battery storage projects with large solar & wind portfolio, AGEL shall be best placed amongst peers to supply round-the-clock green power to India's grid. The Company continuously adopts and deploys the latest technologies in its projects. With the target of 50 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, AGEL is driving India on its renewable energy journey.

Job Purpose: Associate - O&M (C) - Solar is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of facilities and equipment while maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing preventive and corrective maintenance activities, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and operational excellence. The Associate drives performance improvement, optimizes costs, and ensures timely completion of all required tasks and projects. By fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, the Associate contributes to the overall operational success and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence and Plant Performance:

Achieve and track Performance Ratio (PR), Plant Availability (PA), Grid Availability (GA), and Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) targets as per annual goals.

Ensure the achievement of Module Cleaning and Grass Cutting targets on a monthly basis for each site.

Oversee preventive maintenance, ensuring timely completion and proper notification closure in SAP.

Ensure compliance with material and tools management, including maintaining zero instances of inventory falling below minimum levels.

Achieve a reduction in system downltime. Provide support & guidenance to site team for technical & other matters.Coordination with Grid authorities

Audits And Compliance

Ensure zero repetitive audit observations across all sites within the cluster.

Achieve on-time closure of all audit points as per agreed target timelines between the O&M team and the Audit team.

Maintain compliance with management systems including Legatrix, IMS, 5S, ESG initiatives, and Business Excellence, ensuring monthly compliance (agreed plan vs. actual).

Ensure timely submission of all required documentation, including Joint Meter Readings (JMR) and audit reports.

Safety And Regulatory Compliance

Implement and uphold a zero-accident policy, striving to eliminate Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) at all sites.

Conduct regular safety training and toolbox talks, ensuring safety concerns are reported and addressed.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including timely closure of all safety audit points and reporting of safety concerns.

People Management And Development

Support recruitment efforts by assisting the Cluster Head (CH) and Central Cluster Head (CCH), Site Head to fill vacant positions.

Material And Asset Management

Oversee the management of inventory and asset maintenance projects, ensuring completion within agreed timelines, cost, and quality standards.

Ensure the timely calibration and testing of all applicable equipment as per the schedule.

Technology And Data Analytics

Ensure impementation of new technology intiative / POC.

Utilize data analytics and improve operational performance and efficiency.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Central Cluster Head

Cluster Head

Site Head

HO & Site O&M team

Supporting department - Project, Engineering, Safety, BD, Projects, MAAS, HSE, ESG, Techno-commerical, HR, Admin, Finance, BEx, Land, Legal , insurance,etc

Key Stakeholders - External

Clients

Investors

Other IPP

Regulatory Agencies

Local Communities

Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors/OEMs

Grid Authoritirs-NRLDC/SLDC

Govt. officials

Local communities

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma - Electrical or Electronics or relevant to Energy Sector

MBA - Advantageous

Work Experience

6-8 years of experience ( If Diploma holder: additional 2-3 Y Exp. req.)