Senior SCADA Engineer | 24/7 Ops & System Optimization

Oil Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon in Houston is seeking a seasoned SCADA Specialist/Engineer to lead the implementation, support and maintenance of the enterprise SCADA system. The role designs and deploys processes to reduce costs, improve runtime and reinforce a culture of safety.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or CS or commensurate experience, with 10+ years in related work, and strong skills in Python, SQL, C#, and .NET, plus SCADA experience (Ignition preferred). On-call rotation and travel <5% are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or CS or commensurate experience preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a related role.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, C#, and .NET.
• Experience with Ignition, CygNet, or Wonderware SCADA software.

Responsibilities

• Implement enterprise SCADA system across all areas of operation.
• Partner with the automation team to ensure daily and project field work is completed.
• Ensure 24/7 availability of the SCADA system with stakeholders.
• Coordinate testing of new solutions or changes to existing solutions.
• Document procedures; refresh as needed; provide training as necessary.
• Develop and maintain standards for programming, hardware and software.
• Collaborate with field technicians to resolve and test devices.
• Work with IT to troubleshoot communications issues.
• Coordinate with OT analysts and developers for data alignment.
• Perform system maintenance and operational changes.
• Develop and improve existing techniques and processes.

Skills

Python

SQL

C#

.NET

Ignition

SCADA

Troubleshooting

On-call support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/CS

Tools

Ignition

CygNet

Wonderware

Job description

Devon in Houston is seeking a seasoned SCADA Specialist/Engineer to lead the implementation, support and maintenance of the enterprise SCADA system. The role designs and deploys processes to reduce costs, improve runtime and reinforce a culture of safety.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or CS or commensurate experience, with 10+ years in related work, and strong skills in Python, SQL, C#, and .NET, plus SCADA experience (Ignition preferred). On-call rotation and travel <5% are expected.