Renewables SCADA Manager — Systems, Security & Uptime

Dagen Personnel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dagen Personnel seeks an experienced SCADA Manager to oversee integration, maintenance, and optimization of systems supporting utility-scale plants and corporate IT infrastructure. You will blend automation expertise with project management to ensure reliable plant performance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in SCADA environments, strong knowledge of industrial protocols, and experience with cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SCADA environments, preferably in renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3) and SCADA systems.
• Experience with industrial cybersecurity and network management.
• Familiarity with U.S. cybersecurity standards (NIST SP 800-82, ISA 99/IEC 62443, NERC CIP, ISO/IEC 27001).
• HA architectures and disaster recovery planning expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage SCADA systems for energy power plants, including design, configuration, commissioning, and ongoing operations, to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Integrate new renewable assets into the ecosystem; ensure interfaces with inverters, BESS, and grid operators.
• Supervise, maintain, and update SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, relays, RTAC, and other automation devices.
• Lead design and configuration of SCADA control rooms.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards for SCADA assets, networks, and processes.
• Manage corporate networks, servers, backups, and cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Coordinate with support teams to ensure continuous IT systems availability; implement asset management, maintenance, and data analytics solutions.
• Oversee cloud and on‑premises infrastructure supporting enterprise applications.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for SCADA failures or anomalies.
• Collaborate with operations/maintenance to enhance process efficiency.
• Design secure network architectures connecting IT and OT systems.
• Partner with vendors/engineering teams to implement innovative solutions.
• Travel 10-20% is required in this role.

Skills

SCADA expertise

Project management

Root-cause analysis

Cybersecurity awareness

Spanish language (optional)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/ Telecommunications/ Electronics/ Automation or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

PLCs

RTUs

Relays

RTAC

Job description

Dagen Personnel seeks an experienced SCADA Manager to oversee integration, maintenance, and optimization of systems supporting utility-scale plants and corporate IT infrastructure. You will blend automation expertise with project management to ensure reliable plant performance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in SCADA environments, strong knowledge of industrial protocols, and experience with cybersecurity standards.