ECMS, PLC Progamming, EMS, Electrical Control & Monitoring System, DCS Progamming, commissioning, Power Plant.
Job description: To Lead and Supervise ECMS team for complete Project Life Cycle i.e. starting from inputs analysis, Design & Engineering, Testing & Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) followed by commissioning as per requirement. This role is pivotal in advancing the development
and implementation of cutting-edge solutions in renewable energy integration and hybrid energy systems, with a strong emphasis on traditional ECMS and microgrids and/or independent electrical control systems on industrial and corporate campuses around the world with
decarbonization end use applications. Take a leadership role in specific projects or initiatives related to ECMS and microgrid controls design or hybrid energy systems, guiding project teams towards successful outcomes.
The Opportunity:
Work directly as project team Lead to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for ECMS systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems.
Provide oversight and lead engineering work, as well as teach other engineers fundamental ECMS & Hybrid/ Microgrid Control System concepts.
Coordinate ECMS & Hybrid/ Microgrid Control System Project work for timely execution.
Provide clients recommended solutions based on standards, best practices and industry trends.
Develop control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points list, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and procurement specifications for ECMS & Hybrid/ Microgrid Control System equipment.
Provide remote support to the field construction team on how to troubleshoot and fix issues.
Perform quality assurance checks, man hour estimates, factory acceptance testing, 3rd party data links, and commissioning support at sites or remotely.
Develop standards and specify equipment / Electrical IO list used for ECMS proposals for projects bidding involving synchronization and proposals estimates.
Developing and handling a team size of 405 individuals. In this capacity, you will be responsible for guiding and directing your team members to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Project Engineering:
Leading and executing DCS and SCADA based ECMS greenfield and retrofit projects
Collection and review of project inputs from the Front Office or from the customer site through e-mail, kick off meeting, site survey
Establish Hybrid/ Microgrid Project execution capabilities
Subject Matter Expertise in Renewable utilization in Hybrid Power Plant applications
Develop and implement control strategies, real-time monitoring systems, and DER integration solutions to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of microgrid systems.
Substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage) experience preferred
Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial.
Experience with protective relays, substation and renewable energy automation systems
Experience with SEL RTAC and equivalent IED architecture design and configuration.
Guiding team to implement controls from SAMA, functional diagrams or functional descriptions; modifications of DCS/SCADA graphics; creation of faceplate macros, control macros and their testing
Creation/modification of DCS internal point database; extraction of HW IO list from customer drawings; preparation of database; querying with HW team and customer for any clarifications needed
Preparation and guiding the team on IO list and DBID
Complete knowledge of building blocks of DCS system like various logic algorithms and their testing
Implementation of analogue and digital simulation logic for first pass and tie-back simulation testing of implemented controls and graphics
Guide the drafting of HW engineering drawings like system architecture, general assembly (GA) and network architecture
Configuration on 3rd party protocols, ELC and SLC communication
Participation in kick-off meetings (KOM), internal and external meetings of projects
Engaging in customer demos, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities
Able to do process testing of ECMS functions
Having experience with a variety of equipment and devices used in the electrical industry including generators, motors, breakers, transformers, capacitor banks, synchronisers, etc
Working knowledge of industrial standards like IEEE, IEC, NEC, and Grid codes
Maintenance and updating departments Quality & HSE processes and procedures as per ISO guidelines
Ensuring 100% adherence of processes in all projects
Distributing the engineering work to system integrators; making adequate follow-up for completion of project within budget, on/before time and with quality
Assisting Manger tracking of utilization targets and preparing MORs
Field Services:
Preparing site execution plans with help of project manager
Leading the site team for system power up, redundancy and I/O testing
Maintaining protocols for loop check, device check and panel charging
Leading the site team for Analog and Binary Device testing and fault finding
Engaging with customer and vendors on technical aspects of site commissioning and report the progress and flags the roadblocks and challenges to site manager or project manager
Fault diagnosis of system, network system, and various communication interfaces like OPC, Modbus, DNP3, serial, IEC 61850 etc • Loop and device checking and necessary modifications in the logics, graphics, and database as per customer /site requirements
Working closely with engineering team for troubleshooting of HW/SW (e.g. controllers, modules, link modules etc.)
ECMS commissioning for commercial operation
Customer facing and preparation of site report
Coordination with vendors and front offices
Preferred candidate profile
Bachelors or masters degree in electrical, control & Instrumentation, power engineering.
Six (6) to Eight (8) years of experience in electrical industry or DCS vendor company, preferably in power plant with knowledge of DCS/PLC programming / Engineering / commissioning.
Effective communication, delegation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to write reports & business communication.
Effective Project management and technical expertise/ Subject Matter expert
Ability to effectively present information and respond to queries from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to interface with vendors & sub-contractors.
Willing to travel in India and abroad.
Should have good understanding of safety tools and gears, and safety guidelines of working at site.
Thanks & Regards
Abhijit
Global HR Services
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