AUTOMATION & CONTROL ENGINEER - SUBSTATION AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Review input data received from sales for a project and highlight conflicts, if any

Prepare base design & detailed design documents for Substation Automation System – SAS

Coordination with various stakeholders (internal & external) during the document's submission and design flow process till FAT & SAT

Follow up with customers / End User in getting approval of documents

Procurement of SAS components, negotiations with suppliers and coordination with customers / End users for timely updates

Configuration of SCADA HMI software (Zenon from Copa-Data) and other major SAS components like Ethernet switches, Station Computers, Gateways, Firewalls, NTP servers etc.

Thorough knowledge of SAS protocols like IEC 61850 MMS/GOOSE, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3 etc.

Thorough knowledge and hands on experience on redundancy protocols like RSTP, PRP, HSR, time protocols like SNTP, PTP etc.

Lead the Technical activities related to Substation Automation System (including Zenon SCADA / BCU / Cyber Security / Gateways / IEDs & Other SAS components)

Conduction FAT & SAT with customer / End user including complete system testing until handover

Ensure proper handover of all Factory As-built drawings / documents and SCADA HMI software database backup related to a project

Understanding / knowledge of OT cyber security related to Automation systems including AD, WSUS, Anti-virus, NMS, Backup etc.

Thorough knowledge of Saudi Electricity Company/National Grid-SAS standards such as all TES-P-107.01, TES-P-107.04, TES-P-107.05, TES-P-107.06, TCS-P-107.03, 31-TMSS-01, 01-TMSS-01, etc.

Preparation of SAS prequalification documents and addressing NG comments throughout the SAS PQ process.

Designing the prototype for National Grid-SAS system

Overall National Grid Experienced candidate with the following highlights: Technical activities related to Substation Automation System (including Zenon SCADA / BCU / Cyber Security / Gateways / IEDs & Other SAS components); SAS Engineering & Design, Procurement, Protection / Control IEDs & Network Device configuration, Integration with IEDs on IEC 61850 MMS / GOOSE, SCADA HMI, System Testing & Commissioning Including FAT / IFAT & SAT, Troubleshooting, Coordination of activities and related Documentation. Control Center Integration from Substation over IEC 60870-5-101 / 104, DNP3 etc. National Grid Approval for SAS, Thorough knowledge in National Grid-SAS standards such as all TES-P-107.01, TES-P-107.04, TES-P-107.05, TES-P-107.06, TCS-P-107.03, 31-TMSS-01, 01-TMSS-01, etc.

Direct work experience of min. 5 years in the field related to: (1) Substation Automation System (SAS) design and engineering (2) Power System Automation & Control, covering Protection & control configuration of IEDs, BCUs etc. (3) Design of SCADA HMI including SLDs, Alarms & Events, SOEs, Network mapping, Trends & reports, Communication configuration & Interfacing of Network devices (Ethernet Switches, Routers, Gateways, Servers etc.), (4) Coordination with customers to conduct successful FAT, SAT and complete handover, and (5) complete responsibility for handling overall project documentation etc. Required Knowledge & Skills: Technical knowledge related to Power System Protection, Automation & Controls (as mentioned in the above paras), including various Communication Protocols (Modbus, DNP, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104 etc.), application software of HMI/SCADA solutions etc. proficient in major SAS device configuration. Conversant with all Microsoft tools like word, excel, project, etc. Presentation & excellent communication skills, team player with capability to handle situations.

Education Requirement

BE (Electrical / Electronics / Communications), BS Computer System Engineering. Certified Professional courses (like SCADA HMI Zenon & others, CCNA, CPIN, ISA 62443, CISSP etc.) in applications Software, Database /Network administration, installation configuration of LAN/WAN.

Required Knowledge & Skills: Technical knowledge related to Power System Protection, Automation & Controls (as mentioned in the above paras), including various Communication Protocols (Modbus, DNP, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104 etc.), application software of HMI/SCADA solutions etc. proficient in major SAS device configuration. Conversant with all Microsoft tools like word, excel, project, etc. Presentation & excellent communication skills, team player with capability to handle situations.