26-067.B - SCADA Real Time Application Manager

Hilcorp Energy Company; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Quarterly bonuses

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

B.H.A.G. bonus program

Job summary

Harvest Midstream is seeking a SCADA Manager to lead strategy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of SCADA across midstream field operations. The role oversees architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of control and communication infrastructure.

You will partner with Compliance and the Control Center to ensure governance, audit readiness, and safety. A strong background in SCADA, leadership, and vendor management is required.

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years minimum of oil/gas pipeline control experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff and foster team environment; communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to operate SCADA or other engineering control loops preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Good administrative and organizational skills; proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of SCADA systems across field operations.
• Develop and enforce SCADA standards, policies, and best practices ensuring data integrity, cybersecurity, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct design and optimization of control logic for pipeline, pump, and compressor operations with safety and automation scalability in mind.
• Ensure SCADA operations meet PHMSA, API, and internal standards by partnering with Compliance and Control Center.
• Oversee the design and deployment of consistent alarming strategies, communication logic, and integration methodologies across assets.
• Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of SCADA and communication infrastructure upgrades including vendor selection and contracts.
• Manage SCADA communications networks; identify risks and drive reliability and scalability improvements.
• Act as the primary liaison between SCADA, Engineering, IT, Operations, and vendors for seamless integration of new systems.
• Direct all vendor engagements and third-party implementations related to SCADA platforms with QA and contractual compliance.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of SCADA Engineers and Technicians; provide development plans and leadership for 24/7 operations.
• Establish and oversee after-hours support schedules for continuity.
• Lead investigations into critical SCADA or automation failures; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Own documentation lifecycle for SCADA systems, including change tracking, audit trails, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Leadership & team management

SCADA systems

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Communication skills

Project planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in automation/engineering/computer science or related field

Job description

Job Objective:

The SCADA Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance of SCADA systems across midstream field operations. This role oversees the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of control and communication infrastructure, ensuring alignment with operational goals, PHMSA standards, and cybersecurity protocols.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of SCADA systems across all field operations.
• Develop and enforce SCADA standards, policies, and best practices that ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, system reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct the design and optimization of control logic for pipeline, pump, and compressor operations, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and automation scalability.
• Ensure SCADA operations meet PHMSA, API, and internal regulatory standards by partnering with Compliance and the Control Center on system governance and audit preparedness.
• Oversee the design and deployment of consistent alarming strategies, communication logic, and integration methodologies across operational assets.
• Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of SCADA and communication infrastructure upgrades, including vendor selection, contract management, and capital forecasting.
• Manage and monitor SCADA communications networks; identify risks and lead initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Act as the primary liaison between SCADA, Engineering, IT, Operations, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless integration of new systems and technologies.
• Direct all vendor engagements and third-party implementations related to SCADA platforms, ensuring quality assurance and contractual compliance.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of SCADA Engineers and Technicians, providing development plans, performance feedback, and leadership during 24/7 operational demands.
• Establish and oversee after-hours support schedules, ensuring adequate technical coverage and operational continuity.
• Lead investigations into critical SCADA or automation failures; drive root cause analysis and enterprise-level corrective action planning.
• Own the documentation lifecycle for SCADA systems, including configuration change tracking, audit trails, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with senior leadership to align SCADA strategy with capital project planning, long-term infrastructure investments, and organizational objectives.
• Represent the SCADA function in enterprise planning meetings, audits, risk reviews, and cross-functional operational leadership forums.
• Perform other duties as assigned by executive management in support of system reliability, regulatory alignment, and operational excellence.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to company core values - Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation - in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
• Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work.

Qualifications:

• Twelve (12) years minimum of oil/gas pipeline control experience, or closely related experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff and foster team environment The ability to effectively communicate with others, in both written and verbal communications
• Ability to operate SCADA or other engineering control loops preferred
• Prior Supervisory experience preferred.
• Good administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)

Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

Associate or bachelor's degree in industrial Automation, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred or 10+ years of SCADA and automation experience in lieu of a degree.

Harvest Midstream is a privately-held midstream services provider headquartered in Houston, Texas with assets in Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, and Texas. Harvest transports and processes oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids across the United States. The remarkable growth of Harvest since 2002 is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of over 500 employees who are intensely focused on safety, operational excellence and the highest levels of service to our customers. Our company values govern how we run our business, how we treat our fellow employees and how we serve our customers. At Harvest, we are focused on developing and maintaining long-term business relationships through customer service and agility in every business interaction.

Benefits and perks:

• Competitive salaries
• Quarterly bonuses
• Healthcare benefits
• A 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Participation in our B.H.A.G. bonus program

Harvest offers its employees competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses, healthcare benefits, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and participation in our B.H.A.G. bonus program as part of our total rewards package.

Harvest Midstream Company is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.