Remote Operations SCADA UI/UX Engineer

EthosEnergy Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Personal Development & Career Succ.

Perks & Discount programs

Job summary

EthosEnergy Group seeks a Remote Operations SCADA/HMI Engineer to develop and standardize AVEVA System Platform applications for our ROC across North America. You will map data points, recreate operator displays, and maintain graphics for evolving customer sites.

The role involves coordinating with OT, ROC Operators, and Controls Engineers to ensure data integrity, scalable templates, and consistent visualization standards. Houston-based hybrid work with 24/7 ROC support benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA/HMI engineering for industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of AVEVA System Platform or Wonderware.
• Familiarity with OPC DA/UA data integration and historians.

Responsibilities

• SCADA Application Development using AVEVA System Platform and related technologies.
• Create/maintain object templates, symbols, dashboards, and libraries.
• Configure alarms, trends, equipment status indicators, KPIs and displays.

Skills

OPC DA/OPC UA

PI System

SCADA object modeling

Alarm management

Trend configuration

Data integration

Troubleshooting comms

Education

Equivalent industrial automation/SCADA experience

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA Historian

PI System Administration

Emerson Ovation

ABB control systems

Ignition SCADA

GE iFIX

CIMPLICITY

Job description

EthosEnergy is seeking a Remote Operations SCADA/HMI Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and standardization of SCADA applications within our Remote Operations Center (ROC). EthosEnergy’s (EEOM) Performance Center provides 24/7 remote monitoring and operational support for power generation assets across North America, including gas turbines, combined cycle facilities, renewable energy assets, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The successful candidate will work closely with the OT Manager, ROC Operators, Controls Engineers, and customer site personnel to develop and maintain operator graphics and SCADA applications using AVEVA System Platform.

• Developing and maintaining AVEVA System Platform applications
• Creating and managing SCADA objects and templates
• Mapping PI, OPC, historian, and DCS data points into ROC systems
• Recreating customer operational displays within the ROC environment
• Maintaining graphics and displays as customer sites evolve
• Standardizing operator interfaces across multiple facilities
• Creating reusable templates, graphic libraries, and visualization standards
• Supporting onboarding of new customer assets and technologies
• Troubleshooting data integration and communications issues

Job Responsibilities

• SCADA Application Development
• Develop, configure, and maintain SCADA applications using AVEVA System Platform and related technologies.
• Create and maintain object templates, symbols, graphic libraries, dashboards, and reusable application components.
• Configure alarms, trends, equipment status indicators, KPIs, and operational displays.
• Support continuous improvement of ROC SCADA applications and monitoring tools.
• Maintain application documentation, design standards, and object libraries.Tag Mapping & Data Integration
• Configure and maintain tag mappings between customer systems and ROC applications.
• Integrate operational data from PI System, OPC DA/UA, historians, DCS platforms, PLCs, and other industrial systems.
• Validate data quality, scaling, equipment status, alarm conditions, and operational functionality.
• Troubleshoot data communication issues and integration challenges.
• Support commissioning and testing of new site integrations.HMI Graphics Development
• Develop industrial operator graphics and displays used by ROC operators for real-time monitoring and operational support.
• Recreate customer site operating displays within the ROC environment.
• Ensure graphics accurately represent process conditions, equipment status, alarms, and critical operating information.
• Maintain graphics as customer systems and site configurations change.
• Support development of equipment-specific and site-specific visualizations.Visualization Standards & Template Development
• Develop and maintain fleet-wide SCADA visualization standards for the EthosEnergy ROC.
• Create reusable graphic templates, symbols, navigation frameworks, and object libraries to support rapid deployment across multiple customer sites.
• Establish standards for:o Alarm presentationo Color usageo Equipment status indicationo Trends and historical data displayso Screen layoutso Navigation structureso Operator workflow consistency
• Standardize visual representation of common equipment including gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, auxiliaries, renewable assets, and battery energy storage systems.
• Collaborate with ROC Operators and Controls Engineers to continuously improve operator effectiveness and situational awareness.
• Maintain governance and quality control processes for all ROC graphics and visualization deployments.Customer Asset Onboarding
• Support onboarding of new generation, renewable energy, and battery storage assets into the ROC.
• Review customer control system architectures and available data sources.
• Participate in integration testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Develop graphics, mappings, templates, and operational displays for newly onboarded facilities.
• Ensure ROC displays align with customer operational requirements and existing site practices.Operational Collaboration & Support
• Work directly with ROC Operators to improve monitoring effectiveness and operational awareness.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers, OT personnel, and customer SMEs to ensure accurate process representation.
• Support troubleshooting of SCADA, HMI, communications, and data integration issues.
• Assist with platform upgrades, migrations, and system enhancements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives supporting ROC operations.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Technical Skills:
• OPC DA / OPC UA communications
• PI System or industrial historians
• SCADA object modeling and template development
• Alarm management concepts
• Trend configuration and data visualization
• Tag mapping and data integration
• Troubleshooting industrial communications
• Preferred Qualifications. Experience with one or more of the following:
• AVEVA OMI
• AVEVA Historian
• PI System Administration
• Emerson Ovation
• ABB control systems
• Ignition SCADA
• FactoryTalk View
• GE iFIX
• CIMPLICITY
• Remote Operations Centers (ROC)
• Power generation operations
• P&IDs
• High Performance HMI principles (ISA-101)
• Operator situational awareness practices
• Industrial cybersecurity awareness
• Characteristics of a Successful candidate:
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with operators, engineers, and customers
• Detail-oriented approach to SCADA application development
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple integration and development projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and reliability

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in SCADA, HMI, DCS, or industrial automation systems.
• Experience developing industrial operator displays and SCADA graphics.
• Experience with AVEVA System Platform / Wonderware or similar industrial SCADA platforms.
• Experience with SCADA object development, template creation, and symbol libraries.
• Experience mapping and troubleshooting industrial data points.
• Experience integrating data from OPC, PI System, historians, PLCs, or DCS systems.
• Experience supporting industrial facilities, utilities, power generation, manufacturing, oil & gas, or process industries.
• Experience developing standardized graphics and reusable visualization components across multiple sites or assets.

Education Requirements

• Equivalent industrial automation or SCADA engineering experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Hybrid of office-based development and real-time collaboration with a Houston based 24/7 operations team
• Direct interaction with live plant data and operational environments via cyber secure methods
• Houston residence is preferred

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.