ECMS-DCS Engineer

You will be responsible for complete Project Life Cycle i.e. starting from inputs analysis, Design & Engineering, Testing & Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) followed by commissioning as per requirement.

Project Engineering:

• Collection and review of project inputs from the Front Office or from the customer site through e-mail, kick off meeting, site survey
• Executing DCS and SCADA based ECMS greenfield and retrofit projects
• Establish Hybrid/ Microgrid Project execution capabilities
• 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
• 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 3 rd 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, synchronizers, etc.
• Working knowledge of industrial standards like IEEE, IEC, NEC, and Grid codes
• Maintenance and updating department s 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 manager for tracking of utilization targets and preparing MORs

Field Services:

• Preparing site execution plans with help of project manager
• Leading the site team for Ovation 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 Ovation 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
  

• Bachelor s or master s degree in electrical, control & Instrumentation, power engineering.
• Four (4) to Six (6) years of experience in electrical industry or DCS vendor company, preferably in power plant with knowledge of DCS/PLC programming / Engineering / commissioning.
• Excellent language and communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Ability to write reports & business communication.
• 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.
  

• Process knowledge of ECMS functions.
• Good knowledge of ECMS components and OEMs.
• Good knowledge of electrical equipment like switchboards, generators, turbines, AVRs, motors, transformers, capacitors, CTs, VTs, feeders, meters, relays.
• Knowledge in C programming.