Job Role: Cluster Manager-Maharashtra-O&M
Team: Asset Management
Reports To: General Manager
Direct Reports: Yes (Site Managers)

Key Responsibilities

• Deployment and Planning
  Organizing and deploying O&M manpower before project commissioning, coordinating with Department Head for early planning. Creating budgets and cost estimates for new solar projects in collaboration with the department head. Overseeing planning and acquisition of tools, equipment, and consumables for new solar projects.
• Safety
  Implementing safety measures for personnel, materials, and equipment across all operational plants. Collaborating with HSE Team to ensure installation of standard HSE Signage across the plant.
• Warranty Management
  Responsible for overseeing warranty management for all the installed equipment to ensure that warranties are effectively managed and utilized to maximize value for the organization which includes, proper documentation & tracking, Registration & Activation, Monitoring & Compliances, Claim Management, Vendor Relationship.
• Maintenance and Performance Optimization
  Responsible for Conducting timely I-V Test and IR Imaging of Solar PV Modules for conditional monitoring.
  Planning for Pre & Post Monsoon Activities and preventive maintenance to minimize major breakdowns.
  Monitoring response times for corrective measures to unscheduled breakdowns.
  Ensuring timely completion of preventive maintenance across all solar plants under a cluster.
• Vendor Coordination
  Responsible for following up with OEM Vendors/Suppliers for equipment replacements under warranty claims.
• Project Handover & Takeover
  Responsible for leading the O&M team in preparing punch points, during projects handover-takeover process which includes complete set of documents, Permits & Approval from Govt Authorities, all test & calibration certificates, all As Built Drawings, Warranty Certificates and Spare Materials as per EPC Supply Terms.
• Data Management and Analysis
  Compiling master datasheets including PVSyst/WRA, plant generation, and other necessary details. Tracking Daily, MTD, Monthly, and YTD Loss Mapping against designed PVSyst Losses for all IPP Solar Projects. Analyzing solar plant performance losses at all levels, Daily Plant Performance Analysis, acting if there is any gap in performance.
• Data Management
  Responsible for managing and organizing data related to all solar plants for respective clusters. This includes data on energy production, equipment performance, maintenance schedules, financial transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement and Maintenance
  Analyzing the performance of Plants which are under performing and reporting to the management and site team with detailed observations with support from Performance Analyst.
  Maintaining desired plant uptime, Performance Ratio, Generation, and CUF.
  Aiming to exceed desired plant uptime and Performance Ratio.
  Conduct annual testing and calibration of the Relay and Protection System.
• Solar and Wind Energy Domain Knowledge
  Familiarity with solar and wind energy infrastructure, including photovoltaic (PV) systems, inverters, panels, WOEG and monitoring equipment. Understanding solar irradiance, shading effects, temperature impacts, and other factors like Wind Speed and Directions which all are influencing energy production.
• Guaranteed Obligation Tracking
  Responsible for tracking day to day tracking of guaranteed obligations with various customers or Off takers.
• Reports Preparation for Solar & WOEGs
  To Prepare Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Performance Reports with summarized details for portfolio level with support from IS Manager.
• Risk Management
  Responsible to identify potential risks to solar asset performance and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. This also includes monitoring equipment performance for signs of failure, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing security measures to protect data and assets.
• Stakeholder Communication
  Responsible for communicating with various stakeholders, including asset owners, investors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams, to provide updates on asset performance, address concerns, and coordinate activities.
• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
  Responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and timely vendor payments for all the plants.
• Preventive Maintenance & CAPA
  Responsible for performing preventive maintenance on time, conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for breakdowns. Overseeing periodic inspection and certification from CEIG, maintaining required license and calibration of ABT Meters, etc.
• Spare Planning
  Tasked with forecasting and organizing spare planning to preempt unexpected demands, ensuring prompt allocation of spares, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate disruptions and enhance operational efficiency.
• Monthly Energy Settlement and Forecasting & Scheduling, DSM
  Responsible for monthly Energy settlement and issuance of GCN-Group Credit Note from MSEDCL/MSETCL Mumabi Corporate Office.
  Responsible to coordinate with HO team for proper & timely forecasting & scheduling of power with MSLD to maintain minimum DSM.

Non-negotiable Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency
  Proficient in managing clusters to optimize performance and resource utilization
• Data Analysis
  Data analysis and further improvement in plant performance
• Regulatory requirements
  Knowledge of regulatory/statutory requirements and standards in the Solar energy sector.
• Time Management
  Capability to handle multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines effectively.

Personal

• Interpersonal Skills
  Ability to work in team, cross function also
• Good communication
  Written & verbal
• Collaborative
  Ability to work in a collaborative and cross-functional environment
• Presentable
  Presentable personality
• Integrity & professionalism
  High level of integrity & professionalism
• Tech Savvy
  Knowledge of latest technologies

Interview Process

• Round 1
  Interview with General Manager
• Round 2
  Interview with Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer

Eduction And Experience Required

• Experience – Minimum 10 years of experience – Solar Plant & WOEG O&M and Performance Analysis
• Education – B. Tech in Electrical Engineering with experience of 10 Years at least 5 years in Solar and 5 years in Wind.

The Sunsure Advantage

At Sunsure Energy, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity in our workforce and proudly uphold our status as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our unwavering commitment to nurturing excellence among our employees is evident through our support for a myriad of learning and growth opportunities, as well as the cultivation of entrepreneurial capabilities. Over the year, we intricately weave the Sunsure family fabric through a series of meaningful engagements that fortify the invisible threads binding on us together. Employee relations, performance management, and training are beneficial.

About Us

Sunsure stands as India’s leading Independent Power Producer, boasting exceptional capabilities in solar and wind technologies. With expertise in utility scale and distributed RE projects, Sunsure caters to commercial and industrial (C&I) clients through open access and behind the meter solutions and leads the nation’s sustainable energy revolution as a premier renewable energy company. Supported by a $400 million investment from Partners Group AG, Sunsure’s growth trajectory is bolstered by strategic partnerships and a commitment to shaping a greener India.

Our Mission & Vision

We are on a mission to deliver high performing renewable energy assets to meet the green power demand of India’s largest commercial and industrial corporates and in turn lead the charge for creating India’s clean energy powered future. We aim to reach 5 GW of production capacity by 2028 using our expertise in solar, wind and battery storage technologies, and become India’s largest renewable independent power producer.