SCADA Engineer for 250 MWT Nur Bukhara PV plant+BESS

Компания "ELEKTRSINTEZ"

Department: Operations & Maintenance

Location: Solar PV Power Plant Site, Uzbekistan

Reports to: Plant Team Leader/ Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, Local Contract (as per Uzbekistan Labor Law)

Languages Required: English (Must).

Daily Operations & Monitoring

• Monitor daily alarms and alerts received through the plant SCADA or local interface.
• Attend to faults in real time resetting alarms, checking field connections, and verifying system health.
• Coordinate with the control room and performance team to ensure quick resolution of system issues.

• Monitor HV system parameters (voltage, current, protection relay status) via SCADA, protection panels, and metering interfaces.
• Ensure all HV systems operate within safe and acceptable limits, and respond promptly to alarms or trips.
• Conduct daily walkdowns of MV/HV yards, transformer zones, and switchgear rooms to identify early signs of degradation or abnormal conditions.

Maintenance & Testing

• Plan and supervise scheduled preventive maintenance of HV assets including power transformers, CT/PT units, GIS/AIS switchgear, isolators, earth switches, and grounding systems.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing such as DGA, insulation resistance, contact resistance, breaker timing, and relay calibration.
• Support predictive and condition-based maintenance programs for critical HV components.

Fault Management & Grid Coordination

• Lead response to system faults, including isolation, initial diagnosis, root cause analysis, and coordination of repair actions.
• Liaise with the national grid operator for switching instructions, outage permits, and energization requests.
• Ensure protection coordination studies and relay settings are updated when system changes occur.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed logs for switching operations, maintenance activities, test results, and fault analysis.
• Ensure SCADA/automation/instrumentation equipment is operated and maintained in line with local grid code, safety rules, and international standards (e.g., IEC 61850, IEEE C37 series).
• Support internal and external audits, HSE inspections, and compliance reviews.

Team Support & Safety

• Provide technical guidance to technicians and contractors working on electrical and automation/instrumentation equipment.
• Ensure all work is conducted under valid permits and LOTO (Lock-Out/Tag-Out) protocols.
• Conduct tool-box talks, risk assessments, and field safety briefings prior to HV-related work.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Systems, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SCADA systems operations or maintenance, preferably in power generation, transmission, or utility-scale solar PV.
• Familiarity with SCADA/DAS systems and HV interconnection schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret SLDs, protection coordination curves, and switching procedures.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment such as relay test kits, insulation testers, circuit analyzers, and thermal cameras.

Behavioral Competencies

• Safety-first mindset and deep respect for SCADA work procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault isolation, and coordination skills.
• Calm and composed during emergency grid incidents or faults.
• Reliable team player with attention to detail and process adherence.
• Capable of preparing clear and concise technical reports.

Language & IT Skills

• English: Required – for technical reporting, grid communication, and OEM/vendor coordination.
• Uzbek or Russian: Preferred – for on-site team interaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SCADA/HMI interfaces.

Working Conditions:

• 5/2.
• All job related expenses including transport, accomocation and meals will be covered by Employer.
• Official contract.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a core role in ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of one of Uzbekistan’s flagship solar PV projects. You will be part of a professional, safety-driven team and gain exposure to global operating standards while developing your leadership further in a growing renewable energy sector.

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