Operation & Maintenance Analyst
Job Description:
Core Responsibilities:
Being accountable for all Operational and Maintenance activities, performance, health,
safety, and environment (HSE) at assigned solar plants
Maintaining compliance with all company policies, procedures, contractual requirements
(e.g., interconnection Agreement, PPA, lease agreement, etc.) and ensures compliance
with environmental standards and applicable governmental regulations.
Responsible for the development of long-range maintenance plans for major equipment
based on sound engineering practices and OEM recommendations for the plant life
cycle.
Drafting and providing input on the development of the annual budget and long-term
plans.
Completion of facility reporting requirements including HSE, budgeting, and plant
performance.
Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and annual internal and external reporting of operational
performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Lead regular meetings with assigned plants to review and manage HSE, O&M spending
and maintenance needs.
Lead the use and management of the computerized maintenance management system
(CMMS) for all O&M work done and pending and parts used so that accurate records
can be maintained for future use.
Develop, monitor, analyze and report against performance metrics and analyze &
identify issues impacting operational performance and recommend actions for
continuous improvement to ensure operational financial targets are met.
Manage spare parts inventories and make recommendations if deficiencies are
identified.
Step by step troubleshooting with technicians, O&M Contractors, and subcontractors,
and formulate solutions in real-time.
Launch RFP and negotiate contracts such as vegetation management, snow removal,
removal and reinstallation of plants, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
Lead all operations and maintenance supplier relationships including, but not limited to,
craft labor, maintenance services, specialized services, and qualified repair companies.
Coordinate with engineering support team when in need of additional
troubleshooting/diagnostic assistance and perform root cause analysis
Perform warranty management
Support the insurance program and claims management
Review and approve expenses provided by third party contractors
Review future project designs for O&M assessment and feedback.
Provide feedback to the Director of Technical Asset Management and other functional
groups on O&M Contractors, EPC and OEMs performance, highlights, and areas for
improvement.
Responsible for the integration of new sites, developed or acquired, and leads all
aspects of all integration activities to ensure complete integration and handover from
Construction and through acquisition. This includes acting as the operations
representative in development projects, planning for construction handover by ordering
spare parts, preparing, and furnishing O&M buildings/warehouse, responsible in the
hiring of O&M Contractors and the management and oversight of onboarding process
from a technical point of view.
Participating in Business Development efforts as an Operations SME in due diligence
efforts, assessment of target plant conditions, assessment of risk on target plants, O&M
cost estimations and recommendations on major risks identified.
Implementing appropriate change recommendations of company leadership team.
Maintaining and improving relationships with community groups and residents to
understand concerns and liaison with O&M Contractor on issues.
Share lessons learned with Project Management & Engineering/EPC.
Setting high and challenging productivity and quality standards for self and work group;
encourages new ideas and work methods to lower costs and increase efficiency, quality,
and safety.
Recruit, select, train, evaluate performance and manage plant operating, maintenance,
and O&M staff.
Qualifications and Experience :
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree or advanced trade certificate. Will consider
other related operational experience with significant plant O&M management.
Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in operations and maintenance in power generation,
transmission and/or distribution, including at least 3 years in the solar industry with P&L
responsibility. Distributed generation and utility scale strongly preferred.
Background and understanding of MV/HV substations preferred.
Able to make competent and prompt decisions in emergency situations without
perfect/complete information.
Ability to use and manage work within CMMS.
Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, and purchase requisitions.
Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines,
logic drawings, technical manuals, and instrument drawings.
Excellent communication skills, a high level of organization, and being detail oriented.
Must be able to work cross-functionally with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
Able to understand and apply the big picture and corporate objectives to their specific
situation.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs, manage department network
directory/folders and experience using DAS systems such as AlsoEnergy, PowerFactors
and other OEMs DAS.
Able to take initiative and work independently with limited guidance. Preference for a
candidate with a strong desire to learn and grow.
The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site
operations to address the unpredictable needs of the solar plant.
Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate
Experience in the operation and maintenance of battery energy storage systems is a
plus.
Key Skills :
Company Profile
The Client has a combined experience of almost 90 years worth of Project EPC. While working for various companies during their career, our members have worked on over IGW worth of Solar Projects in various countries all around the globe and in multiple capacities.
Our goal is to implement both traditional solar systems and introduce and implement innovative ---nologies into the Indian Market, through which we will be able to provide our clients with the best possible solution for their solar needs.
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