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Jaspal Girase

Lead Engineer - SCADA & Automation

Mumbai

Summary

Automation & SCADA professional with 5+ years of experience in Substation Automation Systems (SAS), industrial hardware, and OT networking within the power distribution domain. Strong hands-on expertise in RTUs, gateways, industrial protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 104/101, Modus), SCADA integration, and IT–OT connectivity. Experienced in edge device deployment, system uptime monitoring, commissioning, and field-level troubleshooting, with working knowledge of AWS cloud services on linux OS

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years of professional experience

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Work History

Lead Engineer – SCADA & Automation

Tata Power (TPSODL)

09.2022 - Current

Leading SCADA and Distribution Automation activities for 33/11 kV Primary Substations, ensuring reliable OT operations.
Hands-on configuration, testing, and commissioning of Siemens SICAM A8000 RTUs and Schneider, Synergy RTUs.
Implemented communication using IEC 61850 and IEC 104/101, enabling real-time data flow between substations and control centers.
Performed RTU database engineering, IOA verification, and end-to-end P2P testing with SCADA (PSCC).
Executed SCD/CID/ICD file extraction and configuration for substation integration.
Supported IT–OT integration, coordinating secure connectivity between field devices and enterprise systems.
Monitored system health, alarms, and availability to maintain high uptime and operational reliability.
Coordinated GIS redlining and SLD verification to maintain accurate SCADA and asset databases.
Acted as Circle Coordinator, supporting cross-team execution and issue resolution.

SCADA Engineer

Parilogic Automation

09.2020 - 08.2022

Delivered Substation Automation System (SAS) projects for Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd (AEML).
Configured and commissioned FRTUs (Siemens SICAM A8000, ABB 520 RTU) across distribution networks.
Worked extensively on RMU-based distribution systems (Siemens, Eaton RVAC).
Configured FRTUs using ZIV Workbench, and performed field commissioning and testing.
Integrated IoT-based modems for remote monitoring and data acquisition.
Conducted protection and control signal testing, I/O verification, and fault troubleshooting.
Prepared technical documentation and daily commissioning reports.

Graduate Engineer Trainee – Testing & Commissioning

RYB Electrical Services Pvt. Ltd.

02.2020 - 04.2020

Assisted in RTU engineering, installation, commissioning, and testing for 33 kV receiving stations.
Supported field testing activities and signal verification under senior engineers.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

NBN Sinhgad School of Engineering

Pune

01.2019

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

NDMVP’s RSM Polytechnic

Nashik

01.2016

Skills

Industrial Hardware & OT Networking: RTUs, FRTUs, RMUs, industrial gateways, protection relays

Protocols & Standards: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104/101, Modbus, OPC concepts

SCADA & Energy Systems: GE e-terra, Habitat, Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

Edge & IoT: Edge device configuration, IoT-based modems, AWS Cloud IoT (basic integration)

Engineering & Commissioning: FAT/SAT, P2P testing, IOA mapping, SCD/CID/ICD files

Reliability & Security: Uptime monitoring, OT–IT integration, basic PRP/RSTP, field troubleshooting

Tools & Platforms: Siemens SICAM A8000, ABB RTUtil, Schneider Easergy, ZIV Workbench, GE GIS