Field SCADA Engineer – 24/7 Operations & Support

Targa Resources

Watford City (ND)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a SCADA Specialist to support daily field SCADA HMI/PLC systems and related process control infrastructure across the Permian assets. You will collaborate with engineering, measurement, operations, and IT to ensure reliable data collection and system availability, while driving standardization and project execution for robust field operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, system installation, and ongoing support for HMI, DCS, PLCs, and associated

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Design/analysis experience in SCADA and HMI/PLC/DCS systems.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily operational support for Field SCADA HMI/PLC systems.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to meet standards.
  • Support ongoing operational and project activities across field sites.
  • Develop standards, templates, and tools for Field SCADA/HMI/PLC systems.
  • Engage with internal/external customers to define operational needs.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems and related hardware.
  • Work with RF systems, radio links, and associated equipment.

Skills

SCADA design
HMI/PLC systems
Allen-Bradley PLCs
DCS knowledge
Modbus/TCP
TCP/IP networking
Electrical design basics
Project collaboration
Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
Visio
MS Project
Excel

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking a SCADA Specialist to support daily field SCADA HMI/PLC systems and related process control infrastructure across the Permian assets. You will collaborate with engineering, measurement, operations, and IT to ensure reliable data collection and system availability, while driving standardization and project execution for robust field operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, system installation, and ongoing support for HMI, DCS, PLCs, and associated

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

SCADA Specialist
SCADA Specialist

Targa Resources • Watford City (ND)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 140,000
Field Automation Engineer – HMI/PLC Systems Lead
Field Automation Engineer – HMI/PLC Systems Lead

Targa Resources • Tulsa (OK)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Automation Engineer
Automation Engineer

Targa Resources • Tulsa (OK)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Senior SCADA Engineer — Real-Time Pipeline Control
Senior SCADA Engineer — Real-Time Pipeline Control

Energy Transfer LP • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
I&E Technician: PLC, HMI/SCADA & Controls Specialist
I&E Technician: PLC, HMI/SCADA & Controls Specialist

Targa Resources • Kermit (TX)

On-site
USD 65,000 - 90,000
SCADA Systems Associate – 24/7 Support & Growth
SCADA Systems Associate – 24/7 Support & Growth

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 70,000 - 100,000
SCADA Systems Engineer - Pipeline Operations
SCADA Systems Engineer - Pipeline Operations

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
401(k) match
PTO
Profit sharing
SCADA Controls Engineer
SCADA Controls Engineer

Tanklogix • Odessa (TX)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Field Automation Technician – PLC/SCADA (Oil & Gas)
Field Automation Technician – PLC/SCADA (Oil & Gas)

Tetra Tech • Monahans (TX)

On-site
USD 65,000 - 95,000
401(k) and Roth 401(k)
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
+5
Senior Real-Time SCADA Engineer – Pipeline Systems
Senior Real-Time SCADA Engineer – Pipeline Systems

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 85,000 - 110,000
401(k) match with profit sharing
PTO
Career opportunities