SCADA Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented SCADA Analyst to play a key role in supporting, configuring, and optimizing SCADA systems across multiple operational sites. This position ensures the accuracy, reliability, and performance of SCADA architecture, providing field and technical teams with actionable, real-time operational data. The SCADA Analyst will collaborate closely with operations, engineering, measurement, and IT teams to deliver robust solutions that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and fine-tune SCADA systems to support field operations effectively.
• Monitor system performance, data integrity, and uptime across multiple facilities and regions.
• Partner with operations, measurement, engineering, and IT teams to implement SCADA solutions aligned with business needs.
• Develop and maintain screens, points, alarms, and control logic in accordance with organizational standards.
• Ensure historian data quality and support the use of analytics and reporting tools for operations and engineering teams.
• Diagnose and resolve communication issues between field hardware, PLCs/RTUs, and SCADA applications.
• Assist IT in maintaining cybersecurity compliance for SCADA systems.
• Support commissioning, facility expansions, and the integration of new assets.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide training for SCADA users and field personnel.
• Stay up to date with emerging SCADA technologies, communication protocols, and industry best practices.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years of hands-on SCADA experience in oil and gas, utilities, or industrial automation.
• Proficiency with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Wonderware, ClearSCADA, or CygNet.
• Solid understanding of PLC/RTU programming concepts and field communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, MQTT, DNP3).
• Experience working with historian systems and maintaining high-quality operational data.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting system integrations during acquisitions or onboarding of new assets.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and industrial cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (Python, SQL, or equivalent).
• Understanding of production operations, measurement standards, and control logic.
• Experience creating dashboards, displays, alarms, or advanced analytics.
  
  

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