O&M - SCADA Engineer

Poaition : O&M - SCADA Engineer

Position Purpose:

The SCADA Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization,& cybersecurity of SCADA systems associated with Utility-Scale Solar PV Plants and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Overall Responsibilities:

· Monitor and maintain SCADA systems for Solar PV and BESS facilities.

· Ensure continuous availability of SCADA servers, HMI, databases, historians, & communication networks.

· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA hardware and software.

· Configure and troubleshoot Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850, DNP3, & OPC

protocols.

· Integrate inverters, BMS, PCS, weather stations, meters, protection relays, PPCs, & utility

SCADA systems.

· Monitor plant performance, alarms, and operational data.

· Support BESS monitoring including SOC, SOH, temperature, and charge/discharge cycles.

· Implement cybersecurity measures and manage user access controls.

· Support utility dispatch requirements and grid compliance functions.

· Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, and third-party vendors.

· Working on Modbus connection with PLC.

· Working on IEC-104/101 gateways for SLDC communication.

· Trouble shooting of all device’s communication issues.

· Creating and Managing Data-Logging in SQL Server.

· Configuring additional parameters into HMIs.

· Commissioning and installation of C&R panels.

· Commissioning, installation of IED and Integration with SCADA.

Minimum Experience:

· Minimum 5–8 years of experience in SCADA systems, including utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects.

· Proven experience in Commissioning/Configuration of Control and relay panels.

· Understanding of EPC and O&M contracts and project documents.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Technical Skills:

· Operation and Maintenance Management.

· SCADA Platforms: Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, Zenon, Power SCADA.

· Industrial networking, fiber optics, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and TCP/IP.

· SQL databases, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

· Knowledge of AutoCAD.

· Excellent written and oral communication in English.

KPIs:

· SCADA System Availability

· Communication Network Availability

· Alarm Response Time

· Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

· Plant Data Accuracy

· Cybersecurity Compliance Status

· Grid Compliance Performance

Interpersonal /Behavioral Skills:

· Ability to work in a broad cultural spectrum.

· Good negotiator.

· Resilience under pressure.

· Stakeholder management.

· Accountability.

· Good attitude.

Work Location: In person