Operations Manager

About Us

Clans Machina is a leading clean-tech and solar EPC company and an official Tata Power Solar Channel Partner. We execute residential rooftop projects under
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
as well as commercial, institutional, and industrial solar projects.

As we continue to scale, we are looking for an experienced
Operation Manager / Project Manager
to lead our project execution and installation operations across the state.

Position Overview

The
Operation Manager / Project Manager
will be responsible for
end-to-end execution of residential and commercial solar projects
, ensuring timely installation, quality delivery, engineering coordination, DISCOM liaison, and overall project completion.

This is a leadership role managing installation teams, supply chain coordination, contractors, and customer communication.

Key Responsibilities
1. Project Execution & Timely Completion

• Lead the complete project lifecycle from order confirmation to commissioning.
• Ensure strict adherence to timelines for residential (PM Surya Ghar) and commercial projects.
• Create and monitor detailed project schedules and installation plans.

2. Team Leadership & Field Operations

• Head the
  statewide installation, supply chain & service teams
  across Odisha.
• Allocate manpower, contractors, and resources for daily and weekly project targets.
• Conduct site audits, troubleshoot installation issues, and ensure safety compliance.

3. Engineering Coordination & Technical Support

• Work closely with the Engineering/Design team for layouts, structural drawings, SLDs, and technical clarifications.
• Ensure drawings, BOQs, and technical documentation are completed and approved before installation.
• Validate site feasibility, load analysis, and system configuration.

4. DISCOM Liaison & Documentation

• Coordinate with all four Odisha DISCOMs (TPCODL, NODL, SODL, WODL) for net-metering, inspection scheduling, and approvals.
• Ensure complete project documentation: survey reports, installation photos, QC reports, commissioning certificates, subsidies, and net-meter applications.
• Ensure smooth and timely submission of all regulatory documents.

5. Supply Chain & Material Management

• Oversee timely arrangement, dispatch, and delivery of materials to project sites.
• Ensure BOQ accuracy, material quality checks, and coordination with warehouse/logistics teams.
• Track material consumption and maintain project-wise cost control.

6. Customer Communication & Issue Resolution

• Address customer queries, site issues, and escalations professionally.
• Ensure customer satisfaction from installation through commissioning.
• Collect customer sign-offs, feedback, and handover documentation.

7. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Maintain daily and weekly MIS on project status, material dispatch, installation progress, and pending approvals.
• Prepare management reports on project timelines, revenue impact, and operational challenges.
• Monitor KPIs: installation cycle time, QC scores, net-meter approval time, team performance.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)
  mandatory.
• MBA preferred
  (Operations/Project Management).
• Minimum
  5+ years of experience
  in solar EPC project management.
• Strong experience in both
  residential PM Surya Ghar projects
  and
  commercial/industrial solar installations
  .
• Knowledge of DISCOM processes, net-metering rules, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in project planning tools, MS Excel/Sheets, and project MIS reporting.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across Odisha.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance incentives.
• Leadership role overseeing statewide solar project execution.
• Fast-growth environment in a leading renewable energy company.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and shape operational excellence.