SCADA Engineer

Producers Midstream; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

401k (company match)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Producers Midstream is hiring a SCADA Engineer in Dallas, TX, responsible for the design and maintenance of SCADA systems. The ideal candidate has strong background in Ignition SCADA and PLC programming, and will work closely with multiple teams to ensure safe operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and skills in Python and SQL.

Comprehensive benefits are included, such as medical, dental, and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience supporting SCADA or industrial automation.
• Strong working knowledge of Ignition and HMI development.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and control system drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support SCADA applications and configurations.
• Integrate and communicate between SCADA systems and PLCs.
• Develop and maintain SQL databases for operational data.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

PLC programming

SQL

Industrial networking

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

GeoSCADA

Autosol ACM

Job description

Overview

Producers Midstream Management LLC is a private equity backed midstream service provider based in Dallas, TX. PM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k (company match), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Summary

The SCADA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems supporting pipeline, compression, measurement, storage, and facility operations across the company's midstream assets. This position ensures the reliability, security, and performance of industrial control systems, communications infrastructure, and operational technology (OT) environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Ignition and GeoSCADA platforms, PLC programming, industrial communications, and database integration. This role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Integrity, Measurement, and IT teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable transportation of natural gas and liquids throughout the midstream network.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. SCADA System Development & Support
2. Design, develop, configure, and maintain SCADA applications utilizing Autosol ACM, Ignition and GeoSCADA platforms.
3. Develop and support HMI screens, alarming, trending, reporting, dashboards, and operational displays.
4. Configure and maintain real-time data acquisition systems supporting pipeline and facility operations.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA, communication, and control system issues to minimize operational downtime.
6. Support SCADA system upgrades, migrations, patching, and performance optimization initiatives.

1. PLC & Control System Integration
2. Support integration and communication between SCADA systems and PLCs, RTUs, flow computers, analyzers, and field instrumentation.
3. Develop and modify PLC logic utilizing Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Studio 5000 environments.
4. Configure industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, OPC UA/DA, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, MQTT (preferred).
5. Participate in commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting of new automation projects.

1. Database & Reporting
2. Develop and maintain SQL databases supporting operational data storage, reporting, and analytics.
3. Configure data historians, data collection systems, and reporting tools.
4. Support operational reporting requirements for engineering, compliance, measurement, and management teams.
5. Ensure data integrity, reliability, and accessibility across SCADA and business systems.

1. Network & Cybersecurity Support
2. Support industrial networking infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and remote communications.
3. Assist with OT cybersecurity initiatives and implementation of industry best practices.
4. Maintain secure communication pathways between field assets, control centers, and enterprise systems.
5. Collaborate with IT personnel to support system availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery planning.

1. Project Support
2. Participate in automation, expansion, and capital projects from design through commissioning.
3. Review control narratives, P&IDs, electrical drawings, and system architecture documentation.
4. Provide technical support for pipeline, compressor station, measurement, and facility projects.
5. Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and operating procedures.

1. Operational Support
2. Provide on-call support as required for critical SCADA and automation systems.
3. Support field technicians and operations personnel with troubleshooting and system diagnostics.
4. Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and operational visibility.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience supporting SCADA, industrial automation, or control systems.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA required.
• Experience with Autosol ACM required.
• Experience with GeoSCADA (ClearSCADA) preferred.
• Experience supporting midstream oil & gas operations preferred.
• Experience with pipeline, compressor station, measurement, storage, or facility automation systems preferred.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

SCADA Systems

• Strong working knowledge of Ignition (Vision and Perspective Modules), GeoSCADA / ClearSCADA, ACM, HMI development, alarm management, historical data collection and trending, and SCADA architecture and deployment.

Programming & Scripting

• Proficiency with Python, JavaScript, Ignition scripting environment, and SQL.

PLC & Industrial Controls

• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, RSLogix environments, RTUs and flow computers.

Communications & Networking

• Knowledge of Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, industrial networking fundamentals, VLANs, switches, routers, and firewalls.

Additional Skills

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, and network architecture diagrams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to field locations, compressor stations, and pipeline facilities as needed.
• Ability to work safely in industrial environments and comply with all company safety requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and field environments.
• Periodic travel to operational facilities within the company footprint.
• Occasional after-hours or emergency support may be required to maintain critical operational systems.

Preferred Certifications

• Rockwell Automation Certifications
• Cisco Networking Certifications
• ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent cybersecurity certification

Equal Opportunity Employer