DC Automation - AVP (Early Joiner)

Technical Scope of Work

System Architecture & Design - Must

• Define and document the overall control architecture, including:
• PLC/DDC network hierarchy and supervisory levels.
• OT LAN segmentation, VLAN design, and IP plan.
• Redundancy and failover logic for automation systems.
• Develop IO lists, control philosophy documents and functional design specifications (FDS).
• Coordinate between MEP consultants, controls contractors, and operations to align automation design.

Control System Development - Must

• Author control sequence logic for:
• Power systems: Need to have good understanding of the capacity framework and working design of UPS, LV/MV switchgear, gensets, fuel systems, PDUs
• Cooling systems: Need to have good understanding of the capacity framework and working design of chillers, CRAHs, pumps, valves, cooling towers, heat exchangers.
• Configure and validate PLCs, DDCs, and SCADA servers ( Schneider / Siemens / Rockwell / Honeywell).
• Standardize data points and naming conventions across all systems.

Implement interoperability via BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, and MQTT brokers for telemetry aggregation

Commissioning & Validation - Must

• Develop FAT/SAT scripts for validation of control logic, redundancy, and failover scenarios.
• Execute alarm and trend validation to ensure full functional coverage.
• Oversee integration testing with DCIM, AIops, or energy optimization platforms.

OT & Cybersecurity Governance - Great to Have

• Define the OT framework for automation systems, including:
• Network segregation between IT and OT.
• Firewall and DMZ policy enforcement.
• Patch management and backup strategy for controllers and servers.
• Align systems to IEC 62443 or equivalent cybersecurity compliance framework.

Operations Enablement - Must

• C reate O&M procedures for BMS / SCADA systems including:
• Change management and version control.
• Alarm rationalization and escalation protocols.
• Data historian configuration and retention policies.
• Develop automation analytics dashboards to track PUE, thermal KPIs, and predictive maintenance metrics.

Maintain system access logs, firmware inventories, and security posture reports

Continuous Optimization - Must

• Collaborate with design and operations teams to:
• Tune PID loops and optimize control setpoints.
• Integrate AI models for predictive control.
• Support digital twin deployment and data validation.

Deliverables

• Control Philosophy Document (CPD)
• Functional Design Specification (FDS)
• Control System Architecture & Network Diagram
• FAT/SAT Test Protocols & Reports
• OT Security Policy for Automation Systems
• Standardized Tag List & Alarm Database

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience, Mechanical, Electrical or Controls degree preferred.
• Excellent understanding of industry-standard electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers, as well as controls/monitoring systems.
• Experience of 15 + years in designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls and Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, Building Management System (BMS) Controls software and networks.