Assistant Chief Engineer - Electrical SCADA

Role & responsibilities

Prepare & Review:

• Prepare and Review SCADA system Architecture including, devices, communication networks, control room hardwares and software

• Evaluate redundancy, scalability, reliability and fail-safe design

• Prepare and Review of SCADA SLD, network topology and system block diagrams

• Verify compliance requirements with project requirement and specifications

Technical Compliance:

• Familiar with integration of SCADA with PLC/RTU, BMS, EMS, PPC and validate use of protocols as per IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5.

• Review of data acquisition logic, tagging philosophy and pooling rates

• Prepare and review SCADA functional design specification, control philosophy and sequence of operation

• Validate compliance with ISA-101/ISA-18.2 alarm management

• Review of SCADA cybersecurity architecture including, Network segregation and firewalls, User access control and role-based permissions

• Validate compliance with IEC 62443/NERC, identify cyber risk and mitigation measures

• Review data integrity, backup and disaster recovery strategies

Collaboration and Support:

• Work as Lead engineer, project manager, and guide other team members to resolve design issues and implement solutions.

• Provide technical information and ideas to support the engineering team.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of design changes and follow document control procedures.

• Prepare and assemble comprehensive documentation packages.

Quality Assurance:

• Check technical drafts for accuracy in calculations, measurements, and units.

• Perform quality checks on drawings for function, fit, and submission.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in SCADA systems and architectures.

• Industrial communication protocols, control systems and data acquisition.

• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.

• Familiarity with Network design and cybersecurity principles.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders.