SCADA Application Analyst III

BKV Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

6% employer 401(k) match

Paid time off & 12 holidays

Job summary

BKV Corporation is seeking an experienced SCADA Application Analyst III for its Fort Worth, TX operations. The role focuses on design, implementation, reliability, security, and lifecycle support of SCADA, HMI, and OT systems across upstream and midstream assets.

You will partner with Operations, Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT to deliver scalable SCADA solutions, lead complex incidents and improvements, and ensure data quality for Power BI and related analytics platforms.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting SCADA, HMI, OT environments in energy/critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of SCADA architecture, industrial communications, and OPC UA/Modbus/DNP3/MQTT.
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues across SCADA, Windows servers, networking, databases, data flows.
• OT/ICS cybersecurity practices and collaboration with security teams.
• Experience with incident, problem, change, and release management in production.
• Ability to use SQL and reporting tools to analyze data and communicate findings.
• Ability to translate business questions into data requirements and actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure, reliable, and scalable SCADA solutions across assets.
• Own health of assigned systems: availability, performance, access, patching, backups, recovery, lifecycle planning.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for SCADA/HMI and data-integration issues with Ops.
• Apply OT/ICS cybersecurity requirements and support audits and compliance needs.
• Maintain disaster-recovery, runbooks, and change-control documentation.
• Manage releases, testing, cutovers, vendor coordination and post-implementation support.

Skills

SCADA/OT environments

OPC UA & industrial protocols

Troubleshooting complex systems

OT/ICS cybersecurity practices

Incident/change/release management

SQL & data reporting

Data analytics & dashboards

Field/industrial safety

Communication & teamwork

Independent & self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED; Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CygNet

Ignition

Wonderware/AVEVA

AutoSol Configuration Manager (ACM)

Job description

BKV Corporation (NYSE: BKV) is a forward-thinking, growth-driven energy company building the future of low-carbon energy and reliable baseload power. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, we are the largest natural gas producer by gross operated volume in the Barnett Shale — and we’re just getting started.

At BKV, we don’t just operate assets — we build integrated solutions. Our end-to-end, closed-loop energy platform spans upstream production, midstream infrastructure, natural gas-fired power generation, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). This differentiated model allows us to solve our customers’ toughest energy challenges while meeting growing power demand and advancing a carbon-neutral future. But what truly sets us apart is our people.

We are a fast-paced, high-performance team of go-getters who thrive on challenge and think beyond convention. We push the envelope on innovation, continuously optimizing and scaling our platform to drive sustainable growth and long-term, risk-adjusted shareholder value. If you’re energized by big goals, bold ideas, and the opportunity to build something transformational, you’ll feel right at home here.

At BKV, you won’t just contribute — you’ll lead, create, and shape the future of energy.

Learn more at www.bkv.com.

Job Summary

The SCADA Application Analyst III is responsible for the design, implementation, reliability, security, and lifecycle support of BKV’s supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), human-machine interface (HMI), and related operational technology (OT) systems. The role enables safe, reliable, and efficient upstream and midstream operations by maintaining highly available systems, accurate operational data, effective integrations, and disciplined incident and change management.

This role partners closely with Operations, Automation, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, and third-party vendors to deliver scalable, supportable SCADA solutions across multiple assets. The SCADA Application Analyst III independently resolves complex issues, may lead technical projects and improvements, and establishes support documentation and standards.

Demonstrates integrity, accountability and transparency; upholds BKV standards, values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, Automation, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and other IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable SCADA solutions that meet operational and business needs.
• Implement, maintain, and support SCADA/HMI applications, related infrastructure, and integrations in accordance with BKV standards.
• Own the operational health of assigned systems, including availability, performance, access management, patching, backups, recovery readiness, and lifecycle planning.
• Lead troubleshooting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for SCADA, HMI, communications, and data-integration issues in partnership with upstream and midstream Operations.
• Apply OT/ICS cybersecurity requirements, including secure network configuration, least-privilege access, vulnerability remediation, and support for audit and compliance needs.
• Maintain and test disaster-recovery, business-continuity, system-configuration, and support documentation, including runbooks and network/data-flow diagrams.
• Plan, test, communicate, implement, and document system releases, enhancements, and changes in accordance with change-control and work-tracking procedures.
• Lead or contribute to SCADA modernization, integration, and optimization projects, including requirements, testing, cutovers, vendor coordination, and post-implementation support.
• Ensure the quality and availability of SCADA data for operational, measurement, environmental/regulatory, and downstream reporting needs, including ProCount, FlowCal, data warehouse, Power BI, and Spotfire.
• Communicate effectively regarding incidents, outages, changes, and new capabilities; participate in rotating on-call support and coordinate third-party vendor support as needed.
• Analyze SCADA, operational, measurement, and system-performance data to identify data-quality issues, recurring operational trends, system constraints, and opportunities to improve reliability, production efficiency, and user workflows.
• Develop and maintain data queries, reports, dashboards, and automated data-validation processes to support Operations, environmental/regulatory reporting, measurement, and downstream analytics platforms, including ProCount, FlowCal, data warehouse, Power BI, and Spotfire.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience supporting SCADA, HMI, industrial automation, or OT environments in oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, or another critical-infrastructure setting.
• Working knowledge of SCADA architecture, industrial communications, and integration concepts, including OPC/OPC UA and applicable protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, MQTT, or similar.
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues across SCADA applications, Windows servers, networking, databases, field communications, and operational data flows.
• Working knowledge of OT/ICS cybersecurity practices and the ability to partner effectively with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.
• Experience with structured incident, problem, change, and release-management practices in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use SQL, reporting tools, and operational data analysis to investigate issues, validate data, identify trends, and communicate actionable findings to technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business and operational questions into data requirements, analytical approaches, and clear recommendations; proactively use data to prioritize improvements and prevent recurring issues.
• Works safely and effectively in field/industrial environments and comply with applicable site-access, PPE, and safety requirements.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with various internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated cognitive and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset with a demonstrated ability to innovate, embrace change and have grit.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Typically requires >8 years of progressively responsible experience supporting SCADA, HMI, industrial automation, OT, or comparable critical operational systems, including demonstrated ownership of complex troubleshooting, system changes, and cross-functional projects.

Preferred

• Experience with CygNet, Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, AutoSol Configuration Manager (ACM), or comparable SCADA platforms.
• Experience with FlowCal, ProCount, measurement systems, environmental/regulatory reporting, or production accounting data flows.
• Experience with SQL Server/SSMS, SQL, PowerShell, Python, Visual Studio, or related scripting/automation tools.
• Windows Server administration, including Active Directory concepts, scheduled tasks, services, patching, performance monitoring, and backup/recovery.
• Familiarity with OT/ICS security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-82 or IEC 62443.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Location

• This position is based out of the BKV Office in Fort Worth, TX. May be eligible for remote or hybrid work.
• Travel as needed to BKV worksites for server/OT equipment support.

Working Conditions

• Combination of indoor office and outdoor working environments.
• May occasionally be exposed to distracting noise while sharing office space with others.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when on BKV worksites to troubleshoot or install servers/OT equipment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to navigate job sites.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with 6% employer match.
• Paid time off and 12 company holidays per year.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Statement

BKV Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

BKV Corporation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources.