SAS Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Substation Automation professional to support site testing and commissioning for SCADA systems, including configuration of MicroSCADA products and related communication protocols. The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Project Management, and Production, with travel both domestically and internationally.

You will handle high/medium voltage SAS configurations, participate in commissioning for complex projects, and ensure timely delivery within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–10 years of experience in relevant field.
• Exposure to MicroSCADA family products SYS600, SYS600C, Historian, SDM600, DMS600.
• Familiarity with communications protocols IEC61850, IEC101, IC104, Modbus, LON, SPA, DPN3 etc.
• Willingness to travel domestically and overseas as required.
• Good understanding of codes and applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Strong teamwork and professional demeanor; effective verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test Substation Automation System (SAS) for high/medium voltage substations.
• Act as testing & commissioning lead for medium to high complexity projects.
• Ensure commissioning activities meet contract specs, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Hands-on experience with MicroSCADA/RTU applications.
• Travel as required for site testing and commissioning activities.
• Support continuous improvement of project processes and participate in training.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English language

Education

B.E / Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroSCADA SYS600

SYS600C

Historian

SDM600

DMS600

View builder

Display builder

IET600

ITT600

PCM600

RTUtil

Job description

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.

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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