TotalEnergies · 20 hours ago
Lead SCADA Engineer, Gas & Power Trading IT
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expTotalEnergies Gas & Power Trading is rapidly expanding in support of the company's transition to power. The Lead SCADA Engineer oversees the SCADA function, ensuring effective implementation and operational support of energy asset management systems while collaborating with various teams to enhance trading and operational performance.
EnergySustainabilityTransportationRenewable EnergyVenture CapitalClean Energy
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the SCADA team, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance environment
Oversee management reporting, ensuring clear communication of project status, performance metrics, and key findings to senior leadership and stakeholders
Engage with stakeholders across trading, infrastructure, and project teams to ensure alignment on SCADA initiatives and asset‑management priorities
Coordinate cross‑functional teams to support integration between asset‑management systems and trading systems
Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and share best practices in SCADA operations and project delivery
Stay current on market trends and technological developments in SCADA and energy management to drive continuous improvement
Serve as the SCADA subject‑matter expert, providing technical guidance to business and IT teams
Design and implement solutions for connectivity, management, optimization, and dispatching of energy assets (owned or third‑party)
Manage and coordinate asset‑connection activities across markets and geographies, providing ongoing technical support to ensure seamless operations
Support the transition and implementation of alternative dispatch solutions, working with third‑party providers as needed
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, NERC CIP requirements, and internal technology standards; contribute to security audits and assessments
Provide input into the broader trading‑system architecture, ensuring effective integration between industrial IT and trading IT systems
Maintain an inventory of connected assets, document design specifications and protocols, and perform onboarding and qualification for new assets
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain operational reliability; includes participation in shared on‑call rotations with teams in Geneva and Paris
Support scheduling and dispatch teams by deploying dashboards, alerts, and tags within asset‑dispatch software to enhance operational visibility
Collaborate with third‑party solution providers and IT contractors to ensure successful system implementation and ongoing support
Lead and manage the SCADA team to deliver secure, reliable, and high‑quality SCADA and GMS solutions supporting TGPNA’s asset‑dispatching and trading activities
Design compliant, robust system architectures and ensure strong operational performance and cybersecurity across all connected systems
Oversee the quality of deliverables produced by internal teams and external vendors
Provide expert operational support and drive continuous improvement of SCADA tools, processes, and system capabilities
Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and management regarding progress, risks, system performance, and operational priorities
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in a power‑generation, utility, or trading environment, with strong knowledge of power trading and scheduling; ISO/RTO experience required (ERCOT highly preferred)
Solid understanding of energy‑production and trading operations, including systems and processes for scheduling, dispatching, optimization, and asset management (CCGTs, batteries, renewables), as well as interactions with system operators (ISO/RTO)
Expertise in AGC systems and integration, SCADA platforms (e.g., Monarch, Hitachi, GE, PI), and data‑exchange protocols used for energy assets and system operators (Modbus, OPC, IEC 104, DNP3, ICCP, etc.), including asset onboarding processes
Familiarity with networking principles and secure‑connectivity protocols for energy assets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with local stakeholders and team members
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve SCADA‑related and asset‑management technical issues
Awareness of industry regulations and best practices related to GMS systems and energy‑asset management
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams and fostering a collaborative, high‑performance environment
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a business, technology, or engineering discipline
Strong interest in IT and technology, with experience in software engineering and application management
Fluency in English; French proficiency is an advantage
Preferred
Training and/or certifications in IT service management (e.g., ITIL), project management (e.g., PMI, Prince2), Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, or database systems is desirable
Company
TotalEnergies
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-30Acquired
2016-09-16Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Antoine Delafargue
Vice President, Distributed Generation
Benoit Savattier
M&A Director - Gas, Renewables and Power branch
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