Assistant Manager - Substation Automation System

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew's solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India's power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India's total carbon emissions and 1.1% India's total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India's policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew's current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India's growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Position: Assistant Manager - Substation Automation System

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics & Communication Engineering

Experience: 4 to 8 years of experience in SCADA, Substation Automation or Grid Communication Systems

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana

Role Overview

Responsible for managing and optimizing Substation SCADA, PPC systems and communication networks across transmission and pooling substations. The role involves ensuring reliable data acquisition, seamless system integration, regulatory compliance, and high availability of grid communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Substation SCADA operations across multiple substations and ensure high system availability
• Manage Power Plant Controller (PPC) and SCADA communication infrastructure for real-time grid operations
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for SCADA, SAS and telemetry-related issues impacting grid performance
• Configure, integrate, and monitor RTUs, IEDs, gateways and IEC 61850-based systems
• Ensure seamless communication using industry protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 104, OPC, etc
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, SLDCs/RLDCs and internal teams for telemetry, data accuracy, and system integration
• Monitor and improve network performance, latency and communication reliability
• Support grid compliance requirements, including data availability, disturbance recording, and event reporting
• Lead incident management and resolution for SCADA/system failures impacting scheduling or grid operation
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, reports and SOPs related to SCADA and communication systems
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement substation cybersecurity controls and audits
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, cybersecurity policies, and audit requirements
  
  

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