SCADA Systems Intern: Hands-On Industrial Automation & OT

Hilcorp Energy Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Harvest Midstream invites a summer SCADA internship in Houston to assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, and documenting SCADA systems. You will collaborate with SCADA, automation, IT and operations teams to enhance HMI displays, graphics and data visualizations while gaining hands-on exposure to RTUs, PLCs and field communications.

The role emphasizes learning system health checks, data quality, and technical documentation as part of ongoing projects and upgrades.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.25 or higher (preferred 3.5+).
• Interest in SCADA, OT, industrial automation, IT, or pipeline ops.
• Basic understanding of computer systems and networking.
• Exposure to SQL, Python, PowerShell or scripting is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and document technical info.
• Good written and verbal communication; teamwork with technical staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support SCADA system monitoring, alarms, communications, and data quality.
• Assist troubleshooting of SCADA applications and data issues under guidance.
• Help validate SCADA points, historian data, and configs.
• Contribute to testing and documentation of system changes.
• Create/modify SCADA graphics, HMIs, trends and dashboards.
• Support acceptance testing of interface improvements and validation.
• Gain exposure to SCADA field network architectures and integration.

Skills

SCADA interest

OT / Industrial automation

IT basics

Programming concepts

SQL / DB concepts

Networking fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Computer Science / IT / IS / Electrical / Computer / Cybersecurity / Industrial Automation / Controls Tech / Eng Tech

Tools

SCADA software

HMI development tools

SQL databases

PowerShell

Job description

Harvest Midstream invites a summer SCADA internship in Houston to assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, and documenting SCADA systems. You will collaborate with SCADA, automation, IT and operations teams to enhance HMI displays, graphics and data visualizations while gaining hands-on exposure to RTUs, PLCs and field communications.

The role emphasizes learning system health checks, data quality, and technical documentation as part of ongoing projects and upgrades.