SCADA Analyst

Insight Global; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA benefits

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a SCADA Analyst to support and optimize Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems across our natural gas service territory. You will work within the Operations Technology team to maintain real-time visibility, troubleshoot issues, and partner with field operations, engineering, and IT to ensure critical infrastructure remains available and secure.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 3+ years of SCADA/OT experience, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years supporting SCADA, industrial control systems, operational technology, or utility systems.
• Experience troubleshooting real-time operational systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, field communications, and industrial networking concepts.
• Experience with SQL and operational reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize SCADA systems to enable safe, reliable natural gas operations.
• Maintain real-time operational visibility and troubleshoot system issues.
• Support system enhancements and partner with field operations, engineering, and IT teams to ensure infrastructure availability and security.

Skills

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

SQL

Troubleshooting real-time systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

On-call experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Wonderware

Aveva

GE iFIX

FactoryTalk

Honeywell

Emerson

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years supporting SCADA, industrial control systems, operational technology, or utility systems.
• Experience troubleshooting real-time operational systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, field communications, and industrial networking concepts.
• Experience with SQL and operational reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience in natural gas, electric utility, pipeline, manufacturing, or industrial operations environments.
• Experience supporting platforms such as Ignition, Wonderware, Aveva, GE iFIX, FactoryTalk, Honeywell, Emerson, or similar SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of GIS, AMI, OMS, Historian, or other utility operations platforms.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, or automation scripting.
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices.
• Experience supporting 24x7 operational environments and participating in on-call rotations.

Job Description:

We are seeking a SCADA Analyst to support and optimize the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient natural gas operations across our service territory. This role will serve as a key member of the Operations Technology (OT) team, helping maintain real-time operational visibility, troubleshoot system issues, support system enhancements, and partner with field operations, engineering, and IT teams to ensure critical infrastructure remains available and secure.

Compensation:

$38/hr to $48/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.