Job Description: SCADA Lead – Solar Projects (Bharuch Location)

Position: SCADA Lead

Department: Solar Projects / Engineering

Location: Bharuch, Gujarat (Project / Site Based)

Reporting To: Head – Electrical / Project Director / CTO

1. Role Overview

2. Key Responsibilities

A. SCADA Design & Engineering

• Develop SCADA architecture for utility‑scale solar plants in Bharuch (10 MW to 500 MW).
• Prepare SCADA design packages, including network diagrams, I/O lists, fiber layouts, and communication topologies.
• Define specs for PLCs/RTUs, gateways, servers, switches, firewalls, and SCADA cabinets.
• Select and manage communication protocols like Modbus RTU/TCP, IEC 104, OPC‑UA, DNP3, etc.

B. Project Execution & Site Activities

• Lead SCADA installation, testing, and commissioning at Bharuch solar site(s).
• Perform FAT/SAT with contractors and OEMs.
• Ensure integration with:
  • Central Inverters / String Inverters
  • SMBs / SCBs
  • Energy meters
  • WMS (Weather Monitoring Stations)
  • HT panels, switchgear, and transformers
• Coordinate with on‑site electrical & automation teams to meet commissioning timelines.

C. Monitoring & O&M Support

• Ensure 24×7 real‑time monitoring and >99% SCADA uptime.
• Troubleshoot data gaps, alarms, communication interruptions, network failures.
• Develop dashboards for performance analytics for corporate/O&M teams.
• Train O&M staff at Bharuch site on SCADA operations and data retrieval.

D. IT, Server & Cybersecurity

• Manage SCADA servers, data historian, backups, and cloud sync.
• Maintain secure access (VPN, firewalls, restricted ports).
• Ensure compliance with CEA guidelines for cybersecurity in power systems.

E. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Lead technical discussions with automation vendors, inverter OEMs, EPC contractors.
• Evaluate SCADA proposals and negotiate cost‑effective solutions for Bharuch sites.
• Maintain documentation:
  • As‑built drawings
  • SCADA architecture
  • Network diagrams
  • FAT/SAT protocols
  • SOPs
  • Maintenance logs

3. Qualifications & Experience

• B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Control Systems.
• 6–12+ years of experience in SCADA systems for solar power plants (mandatory).
• Strong exposure to:
  • PLC/RTU programming
  • Fiber optic networks
  • Industrial communication protocols
  • Solar plant equipment integration
• Hands-on site commissioning experience is essential.

4. Required Technical Skills

• SCADA Tools: Siemens WinCC, Wonderware, Schneider, Ignition, ABB, etc.
• Networking: L2/L3 switches, routers, fiber patching, VLANs, IP planning.
• Cybersecurity protocols for power systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for inverters, WMS, SCBs, and meters.

5. Soft Skills

• Strong leadership for managing site teams and contractors.
• Excellent coordination with HO, EPC, and O&M departments.
• Problem-solving mindset with high accountability.
• Ability to work in remote site conditions (Bharuch field environment).
• Precise documentation & communication.

6. Key KPIs

• SCADA Availability: >99%
• Zero long-duration communication loss
• On-time commissioning
• SLA compliance with vendors
• Real-time reporting accuracy
• Cybersecurity compliance