Kyler Professional Search · 1 day ago
Scada Engineer
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKyler Professional Search is representing a growing oil and gas exploration and production company focused on safety and reliability in energy development. They are seeking a Senior SCADA Analyst to manage the reliability and performance of SCADA systems, ensuring operational integrity and real-time data accuracy.
Human Resources
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Amylyn Kyler
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead technical owner of the SCADA environment, balancing hands-on troubleshooting with strategic system optimization
Proactively monitor and maintain SCADA systems to ensure 24/7 reliability, safety, and availability of field operations
Act as the primary escalation point for complex incidents, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and communication issues
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of real-time and historical operational data used for production and safety decisions
Lead SCADA system upgrades, security patching, and technology refreshes while enforcing structured change management practices
Manage and troubleshoot communication pathways between field devices (PLCs, RTUs, IEDs) and centralized SCADA platforms
Support onboarding of new assets and expansion of existing systems to ensure seamless operational continuity
Champion OT cybersecurity best practices, access controls, and regulatory compliance across critical infrastructure
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and IT teams to implement enhancements and align field systems with enterprise standards
Maintain comprehensive system documentation and support internal and external audits through detailed technical records
Qualification
Required
You must be a US Citizen - No Corp to Corp and you must be located in the Pittsburgh, Morgantown area
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level applications, with strong preference for oil and gas or energy industry experience
Deep expertise in SCADA platforms, architectures, and real-time monitoring systems supporting complex field operations
Strong working knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, IEDs, field instrumentation, and industrial control systems
Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols and networks, including Modbus, DNP3, OPC, TCP/IP, and telemetry solutions (radio, cellular, fiber)
Solid understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, access management, and regulatory requirements for critical infrastructure
Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to document systems and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working in a role that blends office-based responsibilities with frequent field interaction
Willingness to support the 24/7 nature of operations, including on-call rotation and incident response
Company
Kyler Professional Search
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase