SCADA & Industrial Automation Engineer - Field Ops

Hilcorp Energy Company; Deadhorse (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company is seeking an Automation/SCADA engineer to assist with the design, maintenance, and operation of field automation systems on the North Slope of Alaska. You will program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, GE, Modicon), develop HMI/DCS applications, configure networks and databases, and support instrument and electrical teams with troubleshooting.

This role requires strong communication, ability to work 14/14 day rotations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring adherence to corporate SCADA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field with 3 years of applicable experience.
• Or an Associate’s Degree with 5 years of progressive SCADA/automation experience.
• Or seven years of progressively responsible Industrial Process Control/SCADA/OT experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, maintenance and operation of Automation/SCADA systems for field operations.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, GE, Modicon) and HMI/DCS apps.
• Coordinate standards and documentation for automation systems; mentor junior staff.
• Read drawings and P&IDs; set up secure process control networks and OT communications.

Skills

SCADA troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA design

Industrial networking

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/CS

Associate's degree in related field

7+ years in Industrial Process Control/SCADA/OT

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA InTouch

Honeywell Experion

Rockwell Studio 5000

Emerson PAC Machine Edition

ProWORX 32

Siemens 4-omation

ABB S+ Engineering/Composer

Job description

Hilcorp Energy Company is seeking an Automation/SCADA engineer to assist with the design, maintenance, and operation of field automation systems on the North Slope of Alaska. You will program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, GE, Modicon), develop HMI/DCS applications, configure networks and databases, and support instrument and electrical teams with troubleshooting.

This role requires strong communication, ability to work 14/14 day rotations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring adherence to corporate SCADA