SCADA Developer

INSPYR Solutions; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a SCADA Developer to join our team in Spring, TX, onsite 3 days a week. You will drive migration of acquired assets into the Ignition platform, develop Perspective HMIs, and build automation tools for efficient integrations.

The role requires hands-on SCADA development, familiarity with Ignition, OPC servers, and data modeling, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and effective collaboration across vendors and operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SCADA development and administration.
• Experience migrating SCADA systems to Ignition is preferred.
• Oil and gas industry experience, Midstream focus favorable.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of acquired SCADA systems into Ignition platform.
• Assess SCADA architecture, tags, and HMI screens to define migration scope.
• Develop Ignition Perspective HMI screens, tags, and UDT structures.
• Configure polling engines and OPC servers to bring field data into Ignition.
• Create tools to automate tag/UDT creation and data mapping.
• Plan and execute production cutover with minimal disruption.
• Ensure MOC documentation and PHMSA control room tasks when required.
• Maintain system documentation and post-cutover support.

Skills

Ignition development

SCADA migration

Python

HMI design

OPC servers

Tag/UDT structures

Production cutover planning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Ignition Perspective

AutoSol ACM

SQL

Job description

Title: SCADA Developer
Location: Spring, TX 77380 (Onsite 3x per week)
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire

Job Summary

We are seeking a SCADA Developer to join our SCADA Team and integrate SCADA systems from acquired assets into the existing Ignition platform following mergers and acquisitions. You will assess acquired assets' existing SCADA architecture, define migration scope, and execute the cutover to the existing SCADA platform while maintaining operational continuity and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with vendors, contractors, and internal engineering and operations teams through discovery, design, testing, and cutover. Strong hands-on expertise in Ignition development, SCADA system migration, tool development, and project execution is required, along with excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for integrating acquired SCADA systems into the Ignition platform (Ignition experience is NOT required).
• Assess existing SCADA architecture, tags, and HMI screens at acquired assets to define migration scope and requirements.
• Develop and migrate Ignition Perspective HMI screens in accordance with the Screen Style Guide and HPHMI Philosophy.
• Create and organize Ignition tags, UDTs, and folder structures consistent with company standards.
• Configure and integrate polling engines and OPC servers, such as AutoSol ACM, to bring field data from acquired assets into Ignition.
• Design, build, and maintain tools and utilities that automate recurring integration tasks, such as bulk tag/UDT creation, data mapping, and tag reconciliation, as needed to support current and future integrations.
• Coordinate and execute point-to-point and system acceptance testing before cutover.
• Plan and execute production cutover activities, minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
• Verify that Management of Change (MOC) documentation is in place for regulated changes and execute PHMSA control room management tasks (49 CFR §192.631) as required.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal engineering, IT/OT, and operations teams throughout discovery, design, and implementation.
• Develop and maintain documentation for integrated systems and tools, including architecture diagrams, tag mapping, and testing records.
• Provide technical support during post-cutover stabilization for newly integrated systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA systems engineering, including hands-on development and administration.
• Experience migrating or integrating SCADA systems from a variety of legacy platforms into Ignition sis trongly preferred.
• Oil and gas industry experience required, with a focus on Midstream sector operations strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of SCADA architecture, PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), OPC servers and polling engines (AutoSol ACM preferred), and industrial control systems.
• Experience developing Ignition Perspective HMI screens, tags, and UDT structures in a production SCADA environment.
• Proficient in Python, applied to both Ignition's native Jython-based scripting and the development of standalone tools or utilities, such as bulk tag creation, data mapping, or validation scripts, that improve the speed or consistency of integration workflows.
• Solid database management experience, including SQL and data acquisition/historian systems.
• Experience with system testing methodologies, such as point-to-point and system acceptance testing, and production cutover planning.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deliverables against a project schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for both engineering and business stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to operate independently with minimal oversight.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred with an emphasis in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Instead of a degree, equivalent hands-on experience in oil and gas SCADA systems, with a strong background in SCADA integration or migration projects, will be considered.
• Grade and salary will be commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

Relocation

This position is not eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements

The percentage of travel required for this position is 10-20%, including site visits to acquired assets during discovery and cutover.

Work Schedule

This position will work 9 hours Monday - Thursday and 4 hours on Friday.

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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