SCMS Testing Engineer

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review SCMS architecture, database, signal lists, SLDs, and engineering documents.
• Develop and execute Method Statements, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures.
• Verify SCMS database configuration, HMI graphics, alarms, events, logs, and reports.
• Validate IEC 61850, IEC60870-5-103, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus, DNP3, and other communication protocols.
• Perform end-to-end signal testing between:

1. Protection Relays
2. Bay Control Units (BCUs), Bays Control and Protection Units (BCPU), Merging Units (MU) etc.
3. RTUs, station controllers
4. SCADA/LDC systems – Point to Point tests
5. Gateways, Ethernet switches, firewalls, IDS etc.
6. Able to conduct patch management, vulnerability tests, system hardening etc.

• Conduct preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance activities, fault diagnostic and corrective actions.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for new and modified SCMS systems.
• Perform point-to-point checks and I/O verification.
• Execute sequence of operation and interlocking tests.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for system failures and communication problems and prepare the reports.
• Restore and verify system functionality after modifications.
• Investigate hardware and software issues within SCMS equipment.
• Attend client witness tests and technical inspections.
• Prepare minimum following document:

1. FAT Procedures and Reports
2. SAT Procedures and Reports
3. Signal Verification Procedure and Reports
4. Interlocking Test procedures and Reports
5. SCMS database backups
6. Site Red marked drawings
7. Commissioning Completion Reports including check lists
8. Configuration backup files as per utilities standards
9. Maintain testing and commissioning records according to project quality procedures
10. Reports related to preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance
11. Prepare weekly site works reporting the site works progress to concern project manager and Group P&C Manager

• Support energization activities.
• Prepare weekly site works reporting the site works progress to concerned project manager and Group P&C Manager for Sr. P&C Engineers assigned for Site testing and commissioning works.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Experience:

• A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience as an SCMS engineer from the energy & power industry in the GCC/UAE.

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional) or equivalent.
• Factory training certificates from OEM.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• SCMS / SCADA systems
• Familiar in substation automation data communication protocols; IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103 & IEC 60870-5-104
• Knowledge of legacy protocols
• Protection Control Systems
• Bay Control Units (BCU), Merging Units (MU)
• RTU Configuration and Testing
• Ethernet Switch Configuration
• HMI Development and Verification
• Network Troubleshooting
• Cybersecurity Awareness for Substation Systems and Knowledge of IEC62443 latest standards
• Having hands-on experience with the following would be an added advantage:

1. Toshiba SCMS / GSC1000
2. Siemens SICAM PAS / SICAM SCC
3. ABB Micro SCADA
4. Hitachi Energy MACH Systems
5. RTU Configuration Tools
6. Wireshark, RedHat
7. Relay Test Equipment (OMICRON, FREJA, CMC)

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently at site.
• Client-facing and commissioning experience.
• Demonstrable understanding of power system operation.
• Knowledge of utility standards and HSE requirements.