Selvakumar V

OEM Project/O&M @ Sungrow

About

I’m a highly driven and adaptable engineer with over 12 years of hands-on experience in utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and renewable energy operations across India, Saudi Arabia, and Central Asia. With a strong foundation in Solar EPC, O&M, and large-scale BESS management (up to 500MW/2000MWh), I specialize in ensuring plant performance, operational reliability, and grid compliance. My expertise spans across SCADA/EMS systems, predictive maintenance, inverter and tracker diagnostics, and technical reporting. I’m passionate about optimizing energy systems through data analytics and field insights. I’ve successfully led teams, managed cross-functional vendor coordination, and contributed to high-impact projects from commissioning to daily operations. Currently open to international opportunities (UK, USA, and beyond), I bring a strong blend of technical knowledge, leadership, and problem-solving to fast-paced, safety-driven energy environments. I’m also pursuing PMP certification to enhance my project management capabilities. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who can lead technical operations and deliver performance excellence in solar or energy storage projects.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Abha

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Operation and maintenance, BESS, Commissioning, Project Control, Electrical Engineering, Project Engineering, Power Plants, SCADA

Experience

OEM Project/O&M

Sungrow

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Abha, 'Asir, Saudi Arabia

Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of BESS components. Diagnose and repair faults in the system to ensure optimal performance. Perform system upgrades and firmware updates as needed. Provide technical support to customers and field service teams. Assist in troubleshooting complex issues and provide solutions. Monitor system performance using various diagnostic tools. Analyse data to predict potential failures and improve system efficiency. Maintain detailed records of service activities and system performance. Generate reports on system status, maintenance activities, and any issues encountered. Train junior engineers and technicians on BESS maintenance and troubleshooting. Stay updated on the latest advancements in BESS technology and best practices. Ensure all service activities comply with safety standards and regulations. Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures as necessary. Provide on-site and remote commissioning of BESS systems, PCS, and PV inverters. Perform on site and remote technical support and troubleshooting. Coordinate with R&D engineering in China if required help during troubleshooting. Provide service technical reports to customers and to supervisor during and after site visits in a timeously manner. Provide feedback to customers with regards to the status of the open service repair tickets Maintain good relationships with customers.

Operations and maintenance Site incharge

Uper Energy

2023-9 - 2025-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Jizzakh Region, Uzbekistan

• Leading Operation & Maintenance activities for a 240 MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in Jizzakh. • Managing daily plant operation, performance monitoring, and system availability to ensure optimal energy generation. • Supervising O&M engineers, technicians, and subcontractors for maintenance and troubleshooting activities. • Monitoring plant performance through SCADA / EMS systems and analyzing operational data. • Coordinating with OEM teams including Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. for inverter troubleshooting and technical support. • Handling inverter faults, grid issues, communication failures, and protection alarms. • Planning and executing preventive and corrective maintenance for inverters, transformers, MV equipment, and PV arrays. • Ensuring grid compliance, reactive power control, and power factor management as per utility requirements. • Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly plant performance reports. • Implementing safety procedures and ensuring HSE compliance for all site activities.