O&M Head – Solar & Wind Operations
About this role
About Vibrant Greentech
Vibrant Greentech is a fast-growing, professionally managed company at the forefront of India's renewable energy transition. Based in Hyderabad, we develop, operate, and manage utility-scale solar and wind assets across South India. We are looking for an experienced O&M Head to lead operations across our growing renewable energy portfolio.
Location
Head Office, Hyderabad
Experience
8–12+ years
Qualification
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical or Energy Engineering
MBA or additional certifications in Operations Management will be an advantage
Industry Preference
Power / Renewable Energy / Solar / Wind / Infrastructure
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced O&M Head to lead the operations and maintenance function for multiple solar and wind power plants across South India.
Based out of our Hyderabad headquarters, the role will oversee plant performance, regional O&M teams, contractors, safety, and operational excellence across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership and operational planning to maximize plant availability, generation, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Performance
Monitor generation, availability, and key performance indicators across all operating plants.
Drive improvements in plant efficiency, CUF, and equipment reliability.
Review daily operational reports and ensure timely resolution of performance issues.
Ensure plants consistently meet contractual obligations and generation targets.
O&M Strategy & Asset Management
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies across the asset portfolio.
Standardize O&M processes, documentation, and operating procedures across all sites.
Optimize plant lifecycle performance while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using SCADA and remote monitoring systems.
Team & Vendor Management
Lead and mentor regional O&M engineers, site supervisors, and plant teams.
Manage EPC partners, inverter OEMs, contractors, and third-party service providers.
Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to service-level agreements.
Build a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
Safety, Compliance & Regulatory
Ensure compliance with statutory, electrical, environmental, and safety regulations across all project sites.
Coordinate with DISCOMs, SLDCs, CEIG, and other regulatory authorities as required.
Lead periodic safety audits and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Budgeting & Operational Planning
Prepare annual O&M budgets and monitor operational expenditure.
Optimize maintenance costs without compromising plant performance.
Forecast spare parts requirements and oversee inventory planning across sites.
Reporting & Leadership
Prepare monthly operational dashboards and management reports.
Present plant performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.
Support strategic decisions related to asset management, expansion, and operational planning.
Coordinate closely with project execution, finance, and commercial teams.
Desired Candidate Profile
8–12+ years of experience in utility-scale solar and/or wind power plant operations.
Strong understanding of SCADA systems, inverters, transformers, HT/LT equipment, and grid operations.
Experience managing multiple renewable energy assets across different locations.
Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and contractors.
Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable with periodic travel to project sites across South India.
Why Join Us?
Lead operations for a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets.
Opportunity to build and scale O&M systems across multiple utility-scale projects.
Leadership role with high ownership and strategic impact.
Be part of India's accelerating clean energy transition.
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