Deputy Manager- Solar Operations (Brownfield)

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Solar Operations (Brownfield Portfolio) Location: Head Office, Gurgaon Reporting To: General Manager / O&M Role Summary: We are seeking a proactive and analytical Deputy Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational management of a large brownfield solar portfolio comprising 724 MW AC / 882 MW DC from the Head Office.

The role involves close coordination with site teams, regional managers, O&M contractors, and corporate functions to ensure high plant availability, quick resolution of breakdowns, regulatory compliance, and optimal operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor daily generation and operational performance dashboards across all solar plants and identify performance outliers, losses, and reporting discrepancies. Review DGRs, site events, and operational reports, ensuring timely escalation and corrective actions. Coordinate site requirements related to manpower, materials, spares, RM/PM activities, and vendor support.

Expedite critical breakdown resolution to minimize plant downtime and generation losses. Conduct periodic portfolio performance reviews with O&M contractors and monitor compliance with contractual obligations and KPIs. Liaise with SCM, Finance, ESG, Safety, and other stakeholders for procurement, payables, regulatory, compliance, and operational support matters.

Intimate the Insurance team for major equipment failures and breakdown incidents, and actively follow up for claim processing, documentation, and claim closure. Perform comparative bid evaluations, quotation analysis, cost-benefit assessments, payout reviews, and operational data analysis. Maintain clear and effective communication channels between site managers, regional managers, contractors, and senior management Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.

7-9 years of experience in Solar O&M / Asset Management / Operations. Strong understanding of solar plant performance metrics, reporting, and O&M practices. Proficiency in Excel and data analysis; experience with dashboard interpretation and commercial evaluations. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred: Experience managing multi-site utility-scale solar portfolios and contractor performance management.