Telecom & SCADA Controls Supervisor (Hybrid)

NW Natural; Sherwood (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness resources

Vacation days

Sick time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Annual incentive

401(k) match

Stock purchase discount

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Gas service discount

Public transit benefit

Job summary

NW Natural is seeking a Communications & Controls Supervisor for IS Gas Management in Sherwood, OR. This hybrid, full-time exempt role anchors the telecom and SCADA operations, coordinating engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure safe, reliable utility service and DOT-compliant operations.

The candidate will bring 7+ years in field SCADA/telecom, leadership experience, and relevant licenses or degrees.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of current combined experience in field SCADA telemetry, network, telecommunications, and microwave communications systems; includes 3 years of leadership.
• Oregon Limited/Restricted Energy Technician License, Journeyman Electrician License or Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 3+ years of current telecommunications, control automation or SCADA telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises installation, maintenance and operation of communications & control systems including telemetry, SCADA, and radio systems.
• Coordinates work with Engineers, SCADA developers, Gas controllers, and Project Managers.
• Schedules Electronic Technician work and PTO; consolidates work schedules.
• Ensures outages are prioritized and respond per SEV levels.
• Maintains SCADA telemetry asset inventory and records.
• Maintains training programs and manuals for the team.
• On-call availability for escalated issues.

Skills

Leadership

SCADA telemetry

Telecommunications

Microwave communications

Team coordination

Technical documentation

Education

Oregon Licenses or Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

NW Natural is seeking a Communications & Controls Supervisor for IS Gas Management in Sherwood, OR. This hybrid, full-time exempt role anchors the telecom and SCADA operations, coordinating engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure safe, reliable utility service and DOT-compliant operations.

The candidate will bring 7+ years in field SCADA/telecom, leadership experience, and relevant licenses or degrees.