
AVP – DC Automation
BDx
About the role
Responsibilities
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
- Create 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
Contract and Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and project execution.
- Negotiate contracts and oversee service-level agreements (SLAs) to maintain high standards of performance.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s 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.
- Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
- Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate challenging situations.
- Project coordination experience with multiple teams or vendors to meet project requirements for data centers.
- TCP/IP, MQTT, BACnet and/or MODBUS communication protocol experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
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