JOB ROLE: Wind O&M Manager – O&M for 100 MW Jath Sangli District MH
TEAM: Asset Management
REPORTS TO: General Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: Yes maybe, O&M Contractor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generation Performance & Management
  1. Drive plant performance to achieve target CUF, availability, and revenue realization.
  2. Monitor WTG performance against wind resource and power curve benchmarks.
  3. Conduct detailed loss analysis (machine downtime, grid, wake losses).
  4. Identify underperforming turbines and ensure corrective actions with OEM.
• OEM & O&M Contract Governance
  1. Manage and monitor Suzlon O&M contract (LTSA) performance.
  2. Ensure adherence to SLA/KPI commitments, availability guarantees, and penalties/incentives.
  3. Review breakdown reports, RCA, and ensure effective CAPA implementation.
  4. Validate invoices, spares usage, and contractual obligations.
• BOP & Substation (PSS) Management
  1. Ensure high availability of 33/66 kV network, pooling substation, transformers, and switchgear.
  2. Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance.
  3. Ensure optimal functioning of SCADA, protection systems, and auxiliaries.
• 220 kV EHV Line & Grid Interface
  1. Ensure reliable operation of 220 kV transmission line and grid bay.
  2. Coordinate with SLDC/STU/CTU for shutdowns, grid compliance, and scheduling.
  3. Ensure periodic inspection, patrol, and testing of EHV assets.
  4. Maintain compliance with CEIG and statutory inspections.
• Grid Compliance & Energy Management
  1. Ensure compliance with grid codes, DSM, forecasting & scheduling regulations.
  2. Monitor reactive power, voltage profile, and power factor.
  3. Oversee ABT metering, energy accounting, JMR, and billing validation.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  1. Drive HSE excellence and ensure zero harm culture.
  2. Enforce PTW, LOTO, and electrical safety protocols.
  3. Ensure compliance with statutory, CEIG, and electrical inspectorate norms.
  4. Conduct safety audits, training, and emergency response drills.
• Maintenance Strategy & Reliability
  1. Develop Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP) for WTG, BOP, and EHV systems.
  2. Implement condition monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques.
  3. Drive reliability improvement initiatives (MTBF, MTTR reduction).
  4. Ensure availability of critical spares and optimize inventory.
• SCADA, Data Analytics & Reporting
  1. Monitor real-time plant performance through SCADA systems.
  2. Prepare and review daily, monthly, and annual performance reports.
  3. Track KPIs: Availability, CUF, downtime, grid losses, line losses.
  4. Use analytics for continuous performance improvement.
• Commercial & Stakeholder Management
  1. Ensure timely energy invoicing, reconciliation, and revenue realization.
  2. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, investors, regulators, and DISCOMs.
  3. Support budgeting, cost control, and O&M cost optimization.
  4. Manage site-level vendors and contracts. Aiming to exceed desired plant uptime and Performance Ratio.
  5. Conducting annual testing and calibration of the Relay and Protection System.
• Team Leadership & Site Administration
  1. Lead and manage site team (engineers, technicians, contractors).
  2. Ensure training, skill development, and performance management.
  3. Oversee site administration including security, logistics, and compliance records.
• Asset Lifecycle & Warranty Management
  1. Manage project handover/takeover and punch point closure.
  2. Track and enforce warranty claims with OEM.
  3. Maintain complete documentation: as-built drawings, test reports, approvals.
• Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
  1. Identify risks related to wind variability, grid outages, equipment failure.
  2. Implement mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
  3. Drive continuous improvement / Kaizen initiatives.
• Risk Management
  Responsible for identifying 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 to communicate 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.
• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs / KRAs)
  1. Plant Availability (%)
  2. CUF vs Budget (%)
  3. Generation Achievement (%)
  4. Grid & Machine Downtime (%)
  5. EHV Line Availability (%)
  6. Reactive Power & Voltage Compliance (%)
     • Adherence to grid code requirements for power factor, voltage profile, and reactive power injection/absorption at interconnection point
     • Minimization of penalties due to reactive power deviations
  7. SLA and O&M Agreement Compliance (with O&M Contractor)
  8. Forecasting & DSM Deviation (%)

NON-NEGOTIABLE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency
  Proficient in managing team of engineer & technician and non-technical manpower if required but here focus to manage the O&M Contractor
• Data Analysis
  Data analysis and further improvement in plant performance at site level
• Regulatory requirements
  Knowledge of regulatory/statutory requirements and standards in the Solar energy sector.
• Time Management
  Capable 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
  1. Knowledge of latest technologies in WTG / Wind BOP O&M domain.
  2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  3. Expertise in wind performance analysis & loss diagnostics.
  4. Contract management & OEM coordination skills.
  5. Strong understanding of grid and transmission systems

Interview Process

• Round 1
  Interview with General Manager – Virtually
• Round 2
  Interview with General Manager – In person
• Round 3
  Interview with Co-Founder & Chief Business officer

EDUCTION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Education – B.E./B. Tech in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Experience – 8–12 years in Wind O&M (minimum 3–5 years in leadership role), Strong experience in WTG operations (preferably Suzlon machines), Hands-on experience in EHV systems (132 kV / 220 kV), Knowledge of grid compliance, SCADA, and forecasting regulations, CEIG / Electrical Supervisor License preferred.

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. Across the year, we intricately weave the Sunsure family fabric through a series of meaningful engagements that fortify the invisible threads binding 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.