Essential Job Responsibilities:

•  Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of SCADA systems across all field operations.
• Develop and enforce SCADA standards, policies, and best practices that ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, system reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct the design and optimization of control logic for pipeline, pump, and compressor operations, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and automation scalability.
• Ensure SCADA operations meet PHMSA, API, and internal regulatory standards by partnering with Compliance and the Control Center on system governance and audit preparedness.
• Oversee the design and deployment of consistent alarming strategies, communication logic, and integration methodologies across operational assets.
• Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of SCADA and communication infrastructure upgrades, including vendor selection, contract management, and capital forecasting.
• Manage and monitor SCADA communications networks; identify risks and lead initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Act as the primary liaison between SCADA, Engineering, IT, Operations, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless integration of new systems and technologies.
• Direct all vendor engagements and third-party implementations related to SCADA platforms, ensuring quality assurance and contractual compliance.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of SCADA Engineers and Technicians, providing development plans, performance feedback, and leadership during 24/7 operational demands.
• Establish and oversee after-hours support schedules, ensuring adequate technical coverage and operational continuity.
• Lead investigations into critical SCADA or automation failures; drive root cause analysis and enterprise-level corrective action planning.
• Own the documentation lifecycle for SCADA systems, including configuration change tracking, audit trails, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with senior leadership to align SCADA strategy with capital project planning, long-term infrastructure investments, and organizational objectives.
• Represent the SCADA function in enterprise planning meetings, audits, risk reviews, and cross-functional operational leadership forums.
• Perform other duties as assigned by executive management in support of system reliability, regulatory alignment, and operational excellence.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
• Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work

Qualifications:

• Twelve (12) years minimum of oil/gas pipeline control experience, or closely related experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff and foster team environment
• The ability to effectively communicate with others, in both written and verbal communications
• Ability to operate SCADA or other engineering control loops preferred
• Prior Supervisory experience preferred.
• Good administrative and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)

Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in industrial Automation, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred or 10+ years of SCADA and automation experience in lieu of a degree.