Supervisor Control Systems

Vectaur Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectaur Inc. seeks a results-oriented Supervisor, Control Systems – Operations Services in Houston to lead reliability, performance, and lifecycle management of control systems across pipelines and district operations.

You will manage a team of Control Systems Technologists, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across functions to deliver safe, secure, and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pipeline operations or similar industrial environments.
• Diploma or higher in instrumentation/engineering technology.
• Journeyman certification preferred and relevant.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Control Systems operations and maintenance planning.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the team.
• Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation, and training.
• Ensure safe, compliant execution of all control systems activities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Resource allocation

Safety culture

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology

Journeyman certification

Tools

SCADA

ICS

Maximo

PLC/RTU/HMI systems

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Openings: 1

Salary Range:

Description:

Our client is seeking a results-driven Supervisor, Control Systems – Operations Services to lead the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of control systems supporting our conventional pipeline and district operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring control systems infrastructure and communications networks operate safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a member of the Operations Services leadership team, you will lead a team of Control Systems and Telecommunications Technologists, drive system reliability, and oversee lifecycle management of critical assets. You will collaborate cross-functionally and with external partners to support operational excellence, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong, people-focused leader who thrives in a complex operational environment and is passionate about driving system reliability, innovation, and team excellence.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Control Systems operations,including planning, prioritizing, and schedulingmaintenance, upgrades, and support activities.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and performancemanagement to Control Systems and TelecommunicationsTechnologists.
• Oversee workforce planning, including resourceallocation, succession planning, and capabilitydevelopment.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution ofall Control Systems activities.
• Drive employee development through structuredcoaching, career development planning, and trainingprograms.
• Lead performance management processes, includinggoal setting, reviews, and continuous feedback.
• Foster a high-performance, safety-focused cultureemphasizing accountability, engagement, and continuousimprovement.
• Ensure team roles, responsibilities, training plans,and objectives align with departmental and corporategoals.
• Facilitate regular team and safety meetings topromote effective communication and alignment.
• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of PLCs,RTUs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and communicationsinfrastructure.
• Manage the full lifecycle of control systems assets,including performance monitoring, maintenancestrategies, and obsolescence planning.
• Ensure alignment with corporate cybersecuritypolicies and industrial control system (ICS)standards, proactively mitigating risks.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators(KPIs) such as system reliability, availability, andincident response.
• Support development of in-house technical expertiseacross Operations, Control Room, SCADA, LeakDetection, Engineering, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, andregulatory requirements; develop and maintain safework practices and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Operations,SCADA, Engineering, IT/ICS, Commercial) to supportreliability and business objectives.
• Provide technical governance and leadership forcontrol systems in capital projects, including designreviews, HAZOPs, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup.
• Support budgeting, cost management, vendorrelationships, and Management of Change (MOC)processes; identify and implement technologies to improve efficiency, reliability, and data visibility.
• Provide technical leadership during incidents andoutages to ensure timely resolution and minimaloperational impact.
• Partner with the Supervisor, Control Systems (LongHaul) to ensure alignment of standards, practices, andteam culture.

Education, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in pipeline operations,control systems, or similar industrial environments,with strong knowledge of pipeline operations,maintenance practices, and supporting businessprocesses.
• Post-secondary diploma in InstrumentationEngineering Technology, Electrical EngineeringTechnology, or related field.
• Journeyman certification in a relevant trade ispreferred.
• Strong expertise in industrial control systems(ICS), SCADA, telecommunications networks, and fieldinstrumentation/electrical systems.
• Experience with maintenance management systems(e.g., Maximo) and operational support tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in afield or operational environment with accountabilityfor safety, reliability, and cost performance.