Automation Project Manager - SCADA & PLC

Key Responsibilities

• Visit water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, RO plants, pumping stations and water distribution facilities across Karnataka.
• Conduct site surveys and understand the existing electrical, instrumentation, automation and communication systems.
• Collect technical data and prepare detailed project requirements.
• Design complete PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation and automation architecture.
• Prepare control philosophy, process flow diagrams, I/O lists, system architecture and communication layouts.
• Select suitable PLCs, SCADA software, HMIs, sensors, instruments, VFDs, control panels and networking equipment.
• Prepare detailed Bill of Materials, quantity estimates, project costing and commercial estimates.
• Prepare Detailed Project Reports for submission to government departments, municipal bodies, water boards and other authorities.
• Support technical presentations, project approvals, tender submissions and discussions with government officials and consultants.
• Prepare technical specifications, scope of work, compliance statements and tender documentation.
• Plan and execute complete automation projects from design to commissioning.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, civil contractors, electrical contractors, panel builders and equipment suppliers.
• Closely monitor site installation, cabling, panel erection, instrumentation, PLC programming and SCADA integration.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, system validation and final commissioning.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, quality and customer deliverables.
• Resolve technical and site-related issues without delay.
• Prepare project progress reports, documentation, operating manuals and handover documents.
• Build and manage an internal automation project team as the number of projects increases.
• Train engineers and technicians for programming, installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.

Technical Knowledge Required

• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• SCADA system development and monitoring.
• HMI screen development.
• Control panel and automation system design.
• Water treatment, STP, RO and pumping system automation.
• Instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH, turbidity, conductivity and water-quality monitoring.
• VFDs, motor control centres, pumps, valves and actuators.
• Remote monitoring and data acquisition systems.
• Communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP and OPC.
• Preparation of I/O lists, control philosophy, cable schedules and system architecture.
• Government tender specifications, DPR preparation, estimation and costing.
• Site execution, testing and commissioning.

Candidate Requirements

• 810 years of relevant experience in SCADA, PLC and industrial automation projects.
• Engineering qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation or a related discipline.
• Practical experience in water treatment plants, STPs, RO plants, pumping stations or water distribution projects is preferred.
• Must be capable of handling complete projects independently.
• Must have experience in project design, estimation, costing and DPR preparation.
• Experience working with government departments, consultants or public infrastructure projects will be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work at project sites across Karnataka.
• Strong project management, communication and customer-handling skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate with multiple agencies.
• Ability to build and manage a project execution team.

Preferred Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Practical and solution-oriented approach.
• Good leadership and team-building ability.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to take projects from initial site survey through successful commissioning.