O M Lead

Role: O & M Lead Solar

The Solar O&M Lead is responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of the company s solar assets. This role ensures the optimal performance safety reliability and profitability of solar plants while adhering to regulatory compliance and industry standards. The O&M Lead will lead a team of engineers and technicians through sub contractors to maximize uptime and energy output while minimizing costs and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations & Maintenance Management:

• Oversee the O&M of solar power plants including troubleshooting preventive and corrective maintenance.
  
• Develop and implement standardized O&M processes procedures and protocols to ensure operational efficiency.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as plant availability performance ratio (PR) and energy output.
  

2. Team Leadership:

• Lead train and manage a team of engineers site managers and technicians across multiple locations.
  
• Foster a culture of safety performance and continuous improvement.
  

3. Performance Optimization:

• Analyze operational data to identify trends potential risks and areas for performance enhancement.
  
• Implement advanced diagnostic tools predictive maintenance practices and digital solutions to optimize energy generation.
  

4. Vendor & Contract Management:

• Manage relationships with O&M contractors equipment suppliers and service providers.
  
• Negotiate and oversee contracts for O&M services spare parts procurement and equipment warranties.
  

5. Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental regulations.
  
• Generate and present detailed performance and maintenance (O&M) reports for clients/stakeholders highlighting insights and recommendations.
  
• Submission of invoices timely to Clients for O&M services
  

6. Generation monitoring and actions to increase:

• Monitor the power generation and take immediate steps to increase the production in case for generation lower than the expected levels.
  
• Track and monitor outages and increase cycles of cleaning based on the need/dust levels.
  

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Power Engineering or a related field.
  
• Advanced degrees (MBA ) are a plus.
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 812 years of experience in the solar or renewable energy sector with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  
• Proven track record of managing O&M for multiple rooftop solar installations.
  

Technical Skills:

• Indepth understanding of solar PV technology inverters and other equipment.
  
• Proficiency in performance monitoring tools and predictive maintenance technologies.
  
• Knowledge of grid integration and regulatory requirements.
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership communication and problemsolving abilities.
  
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  

Addon: DEWA Solar Engineer Certificate DM Engineer Certificate Society of Engineer registration. Valid UAE Driving License is must.

Key Performance Metrics:

• Plant performance ratio (PR) and availability.
  
• Operational cost reduction and adherence to budget.
  
• Timely resolution of plant issues and downtime minimization.
  
• Compliance with safety and environmental standards.