Power Plant Controller Engineer

Job highlights

• 3–5 years in renewable energy automation with expertise in PLC programming and PPC/EMS control systems
• Develop PLC control logic, configure PPC and PID controllers, perform FAT/SAT testing, integrate inverters and BESS, ensure grid code compliance

Job Title: PPC Engineer Renewable Energy Automation
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 3–5 Years
Qualification: Diploma /B.Tech EEE

Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on PPC Engineer with 3–5 years of experience specifically in renewable energy automation and control systems. The candidate will be responsible for developing PLC-based control logic, configuring Power Plant Controllers (PPC), and ensuring grid compliance for Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement PLC-based control logic for PPC and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Configure and tune PID controllers for active/reactive power, voltage, frequency, power factor, and ramp rate control.
• Integrate and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, DNP3, and OPC UA.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Integrate inverters, BESS systems, meters, relays, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable grid codes and renewable energy standards.
• Prepare functional design specifications, control architecture diagrams, and commissioning reports.

Required Skills:

• Mandatory 3–5 years of hands-on experience in renewable energy automation and controls, specifically Solar PV, Wind, BESS, or hybrid power plants.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens, Schneider, Beckhoff, WAGO, Rockwell, or equivalent platforms.
• Good knowledge of PPC/EMS, closed-loop control systems, PID tuning, and ramp rate management.
• Working knowledge of Modbus, IEC 104, DNP3, and OPC UA protocols.
• Understanding of grid codes, SCADA architecture, inverters, and power system integration.
• Experience in FAT/SAT, site commissioning, and control logic troubleshooting.