Junior SCADA Admin

Job Description

About the Role We are seeking a Junior SCADA Administrator to join our dynamic Real-Time Operations team supporting upstream oil & gas activities. This is a hands-on, onsite role based in downtown Houston, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about automation, data, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain multiple Ignition SCADA systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Develop and implement advanced scripting solutions to customize and optimize the SCADA platform.
• Write and maintain Python scripts to automate tasks and enhance system functionality.
• Utilize SQL knowledge to manipulate and query databases for data analysis and reporting (SQL experience is a plus).
• Assist in the normalization and standardization of large data overhauls to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to design and implement user-friendly SCADA screens.
• Travel to client sites every week (on average one night per week) to provide on-site support and assistance.
• Act as a self-motivated, self-starter capable of working independently and in a team.
• Effectively address technical challenges, formulate plans, and execute them within specified timelines.
• Execute intermediate custom scripting to meet project requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that powers real-time decision-making in the field. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to mission-critical operations from day one.

This position must sit onsite 5 days / week in Houston, TX, Columbus, OH. Based on knowledge and years of experience, this position offers an hourly pay rate range of $40-50/hr.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science
• 2-3 years of experience with Python programming
• Knowledgeable in OT (Operational Technology) or IoT systems
• Hands on experience with software engineering, application development, or Python automation
• Proficiency in higher-level programming languages such as C#/.NET, SQL, Python, and JavaScript.
• Experience with large datasets
• Familiarity with SQL or Oracle databases
• Understanding or experience working with SCADA systems
• Experience in the oil and gas industry
• Experience designing and building SCADA solutions, ideally with Ignition.
• Experience in SCADA system troubleshooting
• Experience working with various device interfaces like OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT etc
• Experience Integrating SCADA with Allen-Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB TotalFlow PLCs.
• Ignition Core and Gold Certification
• Cygnet SCADA software experience
• Experience integrating SCADA data into enterprise data pipelines

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].