Y Farrah

SCADA and Control Systems Engineer with experience across nuclear power, utilities and critical infrastructure.

At Schneider

Electric, support Geo SCADA and telemetry systems across Water, Energy Distribution and Renewable Energy, covering fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, software testing, cloud monitoring and RTU/Outstation configuration. Previously supported EDF Heysham 1 as an I&C Engineer, contributing to safety-critical system modifications, Engineering Changes, SAT, commissioning, fire detection and alarm systems, configuration management and engineering assurance. MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering, MBA and First-Class BEng Chemical Engineering; UK SC cleared.

SCADA Support Engineer at Schneider Electric (2026-05 – Present)

• Provide technical and operational support for Geo SCADA and telemetry systems serving critical infrastructure customers across Water, Energy Distribution and Renewable Energy.
• Investigate SCADA, telemetry, communications and configuration issues using structured fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis, coordinating incidents through to resolution based on operational impact and severity.
• Configure RTUs/Outstations and support SCADA system updates, software testing and routine deployments while maintaining system availability and configuration integrity.
• Proactively monitor cloud-based SCADA environments, identify emerging issues and support corrective actions to maintain reliable service for operationally critical customers.
• Produce customer-facing technical reports and knowledge-base documentation, capturing troubleshooting methods, resolutions and lessons learned; collaborate with engineering, project delivery, sales and customer teams to improve outcomes.

Instrumentation & Control Engineer at Worldgrid / ALTEN supporting EDF (2024-09 – 2026-04)

• Supported safety-critical I&C engineering for plant operations and decommissioning activities, working within strict nuclear quality, configuration management and engineering governance requirements.
• Implemented and updated SCADA/HMI and control-system data, including database entries, alarm configurations, instrument settings and process displays in accordance with approved Engineering Changes; supported change verification and close-out with full configuration traceability.
• Prepared and reviewed C&I documentation including test records, commissioning packs, SOPs, configuration registers, technical reports and verification evidence in accordance with Company Technical Standards and EDF procedures.
• Prepared for and executed Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and system integration testing, developing test protocols, acceptance criteria and structured evidence for client and engineering approval.
• Conducted loop checks and supported commissioning and setting to work of safety-related systems, including fire detection and alarm system commissioning activities.
• Applied nuclear engineering standards and safety principles including IEC 61513 and IEC 61508, alongside verification and validation, quality and engineering assurance requirements.
• Worked with electrical, mechanical, systems and operations engineers to investigate faults, identify root causes and deliver safe, compliant engineering solutions.

STEM Tutor & Mentor at Various (2016 – 2017)

• Provided mathematics and science tutoring and mentoring; supported a Year 8 student whose mathematics grade improved from E to B.

STEM Tutor & Mentor at Various (2024 – 2025)

• Provided mathematics and science tutoring and mentoring; supported a Year 8 student whose mathematics grade improved from E to B.

Engineering, Technology & Business Internships at Bright Network / Barclays UK (2017 – 2023)

• Completed short industry programmes across engineering and infrastructure, technology, operations, finance and professional services, developing analytical, presentation and stakeholder communication skills.

MBA in Master of Business Administration – University of Lancashire (2025 – 2026)

MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering – Imperial College London (2022 – 2026)

BEng in Chemical Engineering – Queen Mary University of London (2019 – 2022)