HARIKUMAR PRABHAKARAN
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Substation Automation and Control Systems Engineer with over 6 years in engineering, commissioning, and integrating SCADA and Substation Automation Systems. Skilled in IEC 61850 implementation, protection relay integration, and multi-vendor communication testing. Collaborates effectively with protection engineers and EPC contractors during commissioning and troubleshooting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SAS Project Engineer
Hitachi Energy
Chennai
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted with engineering and commissioning tasks for Substation Automation Systems (SAS) at project site.
- Integrated SCADA with protection IEDs using IEC 61850 protocols to enhance system interoperability.
- Conducting communication testing, SCADA database validation, and signal verification.
- Supported Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and validated system functionality to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Coordinating with protection, engineering, and commissioning teams for integration and testing.
- Troubleshot communication issues between IEDs, gateways, and SCADA servers, resolving critical connectivity problems.
Automation Engineer
Schneider Electric
Gurugram
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Executed SCADA and EPMS configuration, testing, and integration, enhancing operational readiness for global projects.
- Performed SCADA database configuration, alarm configuration, and HMI testing.
- Configured servers, workstations, gateways, and communication networks, ensuring reliable communication and system performance.
- Tested IEC 61850, IEC 104, and Modbus communication protocols.
- Configured servers, workstations, gateways, and communication networks.
- Tested IEC 61850, IEC 104, and Modbus communication protocols, validating interoperability and compliance with industry standards.
Instrumentation Engineer
RAD Process Systems
Chennai
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Commissioned PLC-based industrial automation systems to enhance operational functionality.
- Performed loop checks, signal validation, and instrument calibration.
- Installed and commissioned transmitters, control valves, and sensors.
- Conducted control panel testing and wiring verification.
- Prepared commissioning documentation including P&ID; validation and I/O lists.
Application Engineer
Ifuture Vision Systems
Chennai
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Installed COGNEX 2D/3D vision inspection systems in manufacturing settings.
- Supported installation and commissioning across manufacturing facilities.
- Performed calibration, testing, and system troubleshooting during commissioning.
Education
MBA - Power Management
UPES University
Dehradun01.2024
B.E - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
SRM Valliammai Engineering College
Chennai01.2019
Skills
- Substation Automation Systems (SAS)
- SCADA integration
- IEC 60870-5-104tems
- EcoStruxure Power SCADA
- IEC 61850 testing
- Relay integration
- Factory acceptance testing
- Site acceptance testing
- Signal Validation
- Loop Checks
- I/O Verification
- SCADA Database Configuration
- Alarm Testing
- Communication protocol testing
- System Troubleshooting
- Issue Resolution
- MicroSCADA
- WinCC Professional
- TIA Portal
- RSLogix 500
- Easergy Tools
- Engineering Tools
- IET
- IEC 61850
- IEC 61850
- IEC 101/103 protocols
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Profibus DP/PA
- HART
- Substation networking
- PRP
- HSR
- RSTP
- MRP
- IED Scout
- SCL Viewer
- Modscan
- Wireshark
- Wireshark
KEY PROJECTS
- 400/132 kV Substation - Dubai International Airport, UAE
- 132/11 kV Digital Substations - DEWA, UAE
- 66/11 kV GIS Substation - Kenya Ports Authority
- SAS Integration & Load Shedding - Indorama Fertilizer, Nigeria
- Electrical System Automation - Petrobras FPSO P-78, Brazil
- EPMS - AWS Hyperscale Data Center, Japan
Personal Information
Title: SAS Project Engineer
Timeline
SAS Project Engineer
Hitachi Energy
12.2024 - Current
Automation Engineer
Schneider Electric
12.2022 - 11.2024
Instrumentation Engineer
RAD Process Systems
11.2021 - 11.2022
Application Engineer
Ifuture Vision Systems
06.2019 - 10.2021
MBA - Power Management
UPES University
B.E - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
SRM Valliammai Engineering College