Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Languages Known
Affiliations
References
Projects
Disclaimer
PROFILE SUMMARY
OT Environment
Cyber Security Management system
IT Skills
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & HIGHLIGHTS
Other Skill sets Maintenance & Operation
Timeline
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Jagan Sekarbabu

Jagan Sekarbabu

Chennai,India

Summary

IT professional with expertise in Windows operating systems and system software. Skilled in control system design, cyber security management, and distributed control systems. Proven success in overseeing IT infrastructure and collaborating on projects to optimize system maintenance. Experienced in technical documentation, data analysis, and strategic planning to improve decision-making and enhance information security.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Control System Maintenance- DCS Specialist

Muscat City Desalination Operation & Maintenance Company LLC
03.2016 - 08.2025
  • Additionally overseeing entire plant IT infrastructure and Cyber Security for SCADA/DCS.

Automation Engineer

International Water Treatment LLC
Muscat
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Led pre-commissioning team for distributed control system implementation.
  • Collaborated with Cadagua, Wabag, and Gulfar on joint enterprise projects.

Engineer - After Sales & Service (PS-PG)

ABB India Limited
07.2011 - 03.2015

Education

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Murugappa Polytechnic College
Chennai
07.2008 - 04.2011

S.S.L.C Examination -

State board of Tamilnadu
India

Skills

  • Windows operating systems
  • System software proficiency
  • AutoCAD and Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365
  • Control system design
  • Cyber security management
  • Distributed control systems
  • IT infrastructure oversight
  • Project collaboration
  • System maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Process optimisation
  • Technical documentation
  • Data analysis
  • Decision making
  • Information security
  • Employee training
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Strategic planning
  • Order processing

Languages Known

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Telugu
Fluent
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Kanadam
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Technology Exploration – Staying updated with the latest trends in industrial automation and cybersecurity.
  • Travel & Nature Exploration – Enjoying scenic locations and learning about local cultures
  • Playing Cricket – Enjoy participating in team sports that promote discipline and teamwork.

References

References available upon request.

Projects

100 MLD SEA WATER REVERSE OSMOSIS DESALINATION PLANT NEMMELI, TAMILNADU, India–Erection and commissioning Engineer for ABB’s 800xA (AC800M) DCS system., 10X120 MW NALCO CPP, ANGUL, ODISHA-Services Engineer for projects after Commissioning for ABB’s Symphony Harmony DCS System., DOOSAN GROUP, ITALY-Hardware Engineer for ABB Symphony Harmony DCS System. Al ghubrah Independent Water Project – 42 MIGD SWRO plant – Commissioning of ABB’s latest S+Plus DCS system (Composer 6.1.0 & S+Plus operations v2.0.2 with HC800 controller & S800 I/O Profibus dp communication interface)

Disclaimer

Date of Birth 5th Sep, 1992 Father’s Name R. Sekarbabu Nationality Indian Sex Male Marital Status Single Passport No K5957607

PROFILE SUMMARY

Experienced professional with a strong background in both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), specializing in the integration of industrial control systems with modern digital networks. Skilled in maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs, SCADA systems, and field instrumentation, while also proficient in network configuration, cybersecurity protocols, and IT infrastructure support. Adept at ensuring seamless communication between OT and IT environments to enhance system reliability, data accuracy, and operational efficiency. Committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in industrial automation and digital transformation.

OT Environment

  • Seasoned personnel with 14 years Plus experience in the field of Automation (Distributed Control System).
  • Responsible for Erection & commissioning and services support for the projects & Clients.
  • Understanding P&I Drawings and Control Philosophy for controlling a process by developing Logics & HMI.
  • Performed Factory acceptance, Hardware testing & Quality control.
  • Well versed in Networking & Communication of various protocols like (Profibus DP, Profibus to Optic fiber, Profibus to Ethernet, TCP IP, MODBUS, OLE for Process Control (OPC), Serial Communications RS232 & RS485).
  • Commissioning of Automation system by using API (Application programming interface) and OPC (Third party Systems)
  • Commissioning of field Instruments (Solenoid, Control valves, Transmitters, Limit switches, RTD, Thermocouple)
  • Commissioning of MCC panels, medium voltage drives & Low voltage drives by using ABB VFD Control Panel
  • Preparing General Arrangement Drawing, Single Line diagram, I/O List, Cable schedule both Electrical & Instruments, Loop wiring, Bill of Material, as built Documents (System configuration, Interconnection diagrams)
  • Skilled in Design of Electrical Single Line Diagram, Control Schematics.
  • Preparation of site report, Project documentations, Planning and Execution.
  • Synchronizing GPS time with Server time for SOE (Sequence of Events)
  • Understanding Complete Process and Developing Logics and interlocks as per the customer requirements during AMC visits.
  • Calibration of pneumatic pressure transmitters, loops checking of instrument wiring and signal earthing.
  • Capable of troubleshooting, repairing, loop-testing and conduct pre-commissioning & Commissioning of field instruments, DCS and its components, control valves and Solenoid Valves.
  • Responsible for the service support for the region west Power Sector Clients.
  • Responsible for the AMC (Annual Maintenance contracts) in the entire region for maintenance and reliability of the system.
  • Responsible for analyzing the problem root cause and troubleshooting.
  • Provided onsite & Offsite training to the C&I Engineers and operation team about the system & its features.
  • Coordination with customers and manufacturers to determine the requirements of new project.
  • Ability to lead the team & complete the job within a time frame.
  • Looked after final documentation & handing over the project.

Cyber Security Management system

  • Responsible for implementation of Cyber security management system in the plant as per AER Standards. (Oman)
  • Successfully implanted the cyber security standards in the plant and compliance with AER requirements.
  • Responsible for execution, documentation of cyber security policy, procedures and risk assessments for industrial control system (DCS/SCADA & IT environment) based on AER standards.
  • Implementation of various system hardening, security with technology in the DCS/SCADA environment.
  • Identification of all security gaps and provided solutions to maintain cyber security standards.
  • Responsible for the successful completion of audit with compliance report from AER every year.
  • Implementation of IDS system in DCS/SCADA environment with Nozomi appliance.
  • DMZ Zone’s segregations in DCS environment.
  • Managing asset register and wish business criticality and values.
  • Information security classifications associated with plant.
  • Preparation of annual report for the AER audit.
  • Conducting awareness training sessions to all the staffs in the plant.
  • Meeting the base line architectural requirements.
  • Performed Vulnerability Assessments, risk assessments, patch management and followed change management for significant changes in ICS environment.
  • Managing third party security and secure remote access technology.
  • Implemented Disaster recovery backup system.

IT Skills

  • Responsible for managing IT network, System administrator & Domain controllers in the plant.
  • Responsible for managing and implementing IT policy and procedure.
  • Responsible for compliance with IT Policy and procedure with external audits every year.
  • Technical Evaluation of hardware, networking and software and technical review of purchasing comparison of IT assets.
  • 24/7 IT support to the users in the plant.
  • Maintaining the Hardware and Software Inventory and asset register.
  • Responsible for providing annual Security awareness training for all the staffs to create awareness.
  • Domain user creation and providing access rights.
  • Checking backups, maintaining server, installing patches and updates.
  • Responsible for email security system configuration and managing security in the plant.
  • Provided training about email security to the all the staffs as awareness session.
  • Troubleshooting various IT issues.
  • Managing firewall and VPN appliance SonicWALL.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & HIGHLIGHTS

  • 6X120 MW of NALCO Thermal Power Plant commissioned Electrical node panel in Unit 3, 5 & 6. Controlling all electrical I/O signals through DCS by developing logics and HMI as per the operation requirements.
  • 6X120 MW of NALCO Thermal power plant commissioned server panel in unit 3, 4 & 5, 6. Each unit separated by individual servers along with backup (redundant) Server & database by adding nodes in existing control network loop.
  • 6X120 MW of NALCO Thermal power plant commissioned Multifunction meters through MODBUS communication in unit 1 & 6 and SOE (Sequence of Events) Configured in Unit 1, 2, 4.
  • DOOSAN Symphony harmony DCS Project Performed hardware, Software configurations & testing for all RIO Panels during Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
  • 100 MLD sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant complete erection & commissioning work carried out for ABB 800xA DCS and field instruments. Commissioned all MV and LV drives, VFD control, MCC signals to the DCS.
  • 100 MLD sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant did OPC server communication, MODBUS Communication, managing information system (MIS Server Configuration) developed logics, HMI Graphics.
  • 100 MLD sea water reverse osmosis desalination plant independently handled all the pending points and completed and handed over the system to the customers with all necessary documents and backups also provided operator training at site for the plant operators.
  • 2X23 MW Vikram Cement Works Commissioned 2 units of VCW for HMI up gradation and provided onsite training to the customers about HMI new Product.
  • JSW Bellary commissioned 2 units of JSW for HMI Up gradation.
  • NTPC Kaniha R & M project Erection and commissioning of compact HMI up gradation from old PLC to ABB’s AC800M DCS in DM water System, ASH handling, and common system.
  • Strong Knowledge about Field instruments Pneumatic- ON/OFF Solenoid valves, Actuators, Control valves, RTD, Thermocouple, Level Transmitter, Flow Transmitter, I/P Converter.
  • Commissioned MV and LV drives through VFD control DCS.
  • Low voltage Electrical drive control through MCC panels for Local Operation & Signals are taken into the DCS system for remote operation.

Other Skill sets Maintenance & Operation

  • Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting CCTV Camera system.
  • Responsible for solving operation & Process queries.
  • PCM 600 IED REF 615 Relay Configuration, download & writing program.
  • Collection logs and reports data for analysis in the event of power failure in the Electrical grid using PCM600 software.
  • Responsible for managing HR software (time attendance and payroll process).

Timeline

Control System Maintenance- DCS Specialist

Muscat City Desalination Operation & Maintenance Company LLC
03.2016 - 08.2025

Automation Engineer

International Water Treatment LLC
04.2015 - 02.2016

Engineer - After Sales & Service (PS-PG)

ABB India Limited
07.2011 - 03.2015

Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Murugappa Polytechnic College
07.2008 - 04.2011

S.S.L.C Examination -

State board of Tamilnadu
Jagan Sekarbabu