O&M – SCADA Engineer – Uganda (Ituka Solar Project)

Reporting to	O&M Manager (Site)

Position Purpose
To manage solar plants day to day activities, supervise the plant monitoring through SCADA system, switching and maintenance activities, utilizes asset management platform to evaluate plant technical performance, analyze production losses and propose preventive/corrective action plans. Generating daily and monthly reports, highlighting operational performance of the plant.

Responsibilities
Supervise the plant monitoring through SCADA system. Perform all switching operations of Switchyard. Utilizes asset management platform to evaluate plant technical performance, analyze production losses and propose preventive/corrective action plans. Supervise site personnel including O&M subcontractors and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms, corporate policies and best industry practices. To prepare various reports including daily generation reports, monthly reports with all operational details. Responsible for maintaining all assets, tools, spares and equipment of the site Maintain and grow good relations with all stake holders. Manage and monitor compliance in all contracts and activities. Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards and procedures. Assistance in due diligence process, including review of operational parameters and budget. Working on Modbus connection with PLC. working on IEC-104/101 gateways for SLDC communication. Trouble shooting of all device’s communication issues. Creating and Managing Data-Logging in SQL Server. Configuring additional parameters into HMI’s. Commissioning and installation of C&R panels. Commissioning, installation of IED and Integration with SCADA.

Responsibilities

Supervise the plant monitoring through SCADA system.
Perform all switching operations of Switchyard.
Utilizes asset management platform to evaluate plant technical performance, analyze production losses and propose preventive/corrective action plans.
Supervise site personnel including O&M subcontractors and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms, corporate policies and best industry practices.
To prepare various reports including daily generation reports, monthly reports with all operational details.
Responsible for maintaining all assets, tools, spares and equipment of the site Maintain and grow good relations with all stake holders.
Manage and monitor compliance in all contracts and activities.
Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards and procedures.
Assistance in due diligence process, including review of operational parameters and budget.
Working on Modbus connection with PLC.
working on IEC-104/101 gateways for SLDC communication.
Trouble shooting of all device’s communication issues.
Creating and Managing Data-Logging in SQL Server.
Configuring additional parameters into HMI’s.
Commissioning and installation of C&R panels.
Commissioning, installation of IED and Integration with SCADA.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience	At least 6 years’ experience and proven track record managing plant O&M activities Proven experience in Commissioning/Configuration of Control and relay panels Understanding of EPC and O&M contracts and project documents Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Required Skills	Operation and Maintenance Management Electrical equipment maintenance and testing Relay testing Commercial Awareness MS Office Suite (Especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Knowledge of AutoCAD Excellent written and oral communication in English
Interpersonal Skills	Ability to work in a broad cultural spectrum Good negotiator Resilience under pressure Stakeholder management Good attitude