SAS Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, seeks a Substation Automation Engineer to support site testing and commissioning of SAS systems. You will configure MicroSCADA family products and communicate using IEC protocols, collaborating withEngineering, Project Management and Production teams.

The role requires 3–10 years of relevant experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–10 years of experience in substation automation.
• Experience with MicroSCADA family products and related engineering tools.
• Knowledge of communication protocols: IEC61850, IEC101, IEC104, Modbus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Configuration and testing of Substation Automation System (SAS) for MV and HV substations.
• Act as testing and commissioning lead for complex projects.
• Ensure commissioning activities meet contractual, quality, and safety standards.
• Hands-on with MicroSCADA/RTU applications and related software tools.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management and Production teams as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English language

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroSCADA SYS600

SYS600C

Historian

DMS600

View builder

Display builder

IEC61850

IEC101

IEC104

Modbus

MicroSCADA tools (RTUtil, IET600, ITT600, PCM600)

Job description

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

Opportunity

You will be a part of the GA Substation Automation team. Your work involves supporting site testing and commissioning activities for SCADA systems, also configuring of Substation Automation products (Like MicroSCADA family Products- SYS600, SYS600C, Historian, SDM600, DMS600) and communication protocols (IEC61850, IEC101, IC104, Modbus). As an individual contributor, you are expected to complete tasks within the scheduled timelines while collaborating effectively with colleagues when required. You may need to interact with counterparts to clarify queries and ensure smooth execution. Additionally, you may engage with other departments such as Engineering, Project Management and Production Team as needed.

How you’ll make an impact

• Configuration and Testing of Substation Automation System (SAS) for high and medium voltage substation:
• Act as Testing & commissioning for medium to high complex projects.
• Ensure completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of conventional control systems & Hands on Experience with SCMS
• Hands on with Micro SCADA / RTU Applications
• Tools Experience IET, ITT, Automation Builder, Multiprog, equivalent with Third party Scada systems would be added advantage.
• Manages the commissioning activities to ensure quality, timely delivery within targeted costs.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of team.
• 100% of the role needs travelling(Domestic & Overseas) and willingness to travel extensively, including assignments arranged at short notice and on an irregular basis
• Supports continuous improvement of project process
• Actively participate in training and improve product and process knowledge.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in B.E / Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have 3 -10 years of experience.
• Relevant Work Experience on MicroSCADA family Products- SYS600, SYS600C, Historian, SDM600, DMS600.
• Exposure to SYS600 engineering tools (View builder and Display builder)
• Good understanding of Communication Protocols (IEC61850, IEC101, IC104, LON, SPA, DPN3,
• Modbus etc…)
• Willing to travel for site testing and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with codes and applicable standards like IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc…
• Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
• Strong working experience in Hitachi Energy Software tools viz MicroSCADA, RTUtil, IET600, ITT600, PCM600.
• MS-Office: Word, Excel, Visio

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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