SCADA Specialist

Goodnight Midstream; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health,Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Company-Paid PPE

Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Goodnight Midstream in Dallas is seeking an experienced SCADA engineer to own and evolve the company's SCADA platform, leading upgrades and deployments while standardizing systems.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and IT to implement MQTT, Modbus and Node-RED, guiding technical decisions. This hybrid role blends office work with field readiness and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working with Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Strong experience with Ignition Perspective.
• Familiarity with MQTT, Sparkplug, Modbus, and Node-RED.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Goodnight Midstream's SCADA platform.
• Lead upgrades, deployments, and technology improvements.
• Standardize systems, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve.
• Coordinate with vendors and technology partners to guide decisions.

Skills

Ignition experience

Ignition Perspective

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Field instrumentation

Windows

Linux

Tools

Ignition

Ignition Perspective

MQTT

Sparkplug

Modbus

Node-RED

Job description

Goodnight Midstream is a leading provider of trusted oilfield water management solutions to oil and gas producers. The company owns and operates an extensive network of water gathering pipelines and saltwater disposal wells designed to safely and efficiently gather, transport and dispose of produced water for its customers. Through an innovative approach, Goodnight Midstream helps minimize environmental impact, enhance health and safety performance, reduce lease operating expenses and improve operational reliability. Backed by a team of highly experienced engineers and operations professionals, the company is committed to delivering dependable service, operational excellence and long-term value to its customers and partners.

Join Our Team at Goodnight Midstream!

At Goodnight Midstream, we offer more than just a job. We provide a career path with opportunities for advancement. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing industry leader where your technical expertise directly impacts operational reliability, safety and efficiency.

Why this Role is Different

This isn't a maintenance-only SCADA job.

This position will be based out of our Dallas HQ office and work a hybrid schedule.

In short: you won't just support the system—you'll help define it.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and evolve our SCADA platform.
• Lead upgrades, deployments, and technology improvements.
• Standardize systems, troubleshoot issues, and continuously make things better.
• Explore and implement new SCADA and HMI technologies.

Connect the Business

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, IT, and producers.
• Support leak detection initiatives and SCADA integration projects.
• Help create clean, consistent, and reliable operational data.

Be the Expert

• Develop training materials.
• Guide technical decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors and technology partners.
• Influence how Goodnight's SCADA environment grows in the future.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to modernize and influence technology strategy.
• High-impact role that directly supports field operations.
• Exposure to some of the most active energy basins in the United States.
• Strong team culture with experienced industry professionals.
• Career growth with a respected and growing company

Exceptional Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – Providing security for your loved ones.
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% covered by Goodnight Midstream.
• 401K Plan with Company Match – Invest in your future.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave – Because work-life balance matters.
• Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
• Company-Paid PPE – Safety comes first.
• Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility – Rewarding performance and dedication.
• Financial and Physical Wellness & Mental Health Resources – Access to financial planning tools, ClassPass membership and mental health support.

Position Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years working with Inductive Automation Ignition
• Strong experience with Ignition Perspective
• Familiarity with MQTT, Sparkplug, Modbus, and Node-RED
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux
• Experience troubleshooting and improving industrial automation systems
• Demonstrated experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs in an industrial environment.
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems and field instrumentation.
• Experience supporting oilfield, midstream, industrial automation, or similar operational environments.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are typical of both office and field environments. This role requires regular work in an office setting, along with occasional outdoor work requiring adherence to safety procedures and exposure to varying weather conditions. Frequent use of computers, printers, and other office equipment is required, along with the ability to inspect and review information on a computer screen for extended periods.

Candidates must be able to occasionally climb ladders, crawl, crouch, kneel and lift up to 15 pounds. Frequent verbal and written communication is required.

Field work may involve adverse driving conditions, inclement weather and exposure to high‑pressure water pipelines, moving equipment, hot or cold equipment, elevated noise levels, flammable products, and potentially hazardous chemicals. This position requires occasional overnight travel (up to 10%) to field locations within the United States. Candidates must be willing to work outside normal business hours and maintain a flexible schedule based on operational needs.

About The Organization Company Overview

Goodnight Midstream provides trusted oilfield water management to oil and gas producers. The Company owns and operates an extensive network of water gathering pipelines and saltwater disposal wells focused on gathering and disposing of produced saltwater for its customers. Goodnight's Midstream approach minimizes environmental impact and improves health and safety while lowering lease operating expense and improving reliability for its customers.

The Company is supported by a team of highly experienced engineers and operating professionals. Goodnight Midstream operates in the most active basins in the United States with significant positions in the Permian Basin and the Bakken Formation as well as an expanding footprint in the Eagle Ford Shale. For more information, please visit www.goodnightmidstream.com.

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We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation/modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at 214-699-4861 or [e-mail]