Operations Technology SCADA Manager

New Jersey Resources • Taylorsville, MS

11d • $111,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LEAF River Energy Center (LREC), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, is seeking an Operations Technology SCADA Manager to provide strategic leadership, governance, and technical oversight for LREC’s SCADA and industrial automation environments. The role oversees critical operational technology systems and ensures their reliability, security, and performance in support of safe and efficient natural gas pipeline and storage operations.

The manager leads SCADA and OT strategy, architecture, lifecycle management, governance, system design and implementation, and ongoing support. This includes SCADA and control systems, industrial communications, data acquisition, HMI, alarm management, historians, reporting, visualization, OT infrastructure, and field automation devices. The position acts as the senior technical authority for SCADA and OT systems and works with operations, engineering, maintenance, measurement, cybersecurity, IT, vendors, and service providers.

The role also develops technology standards and roadmaps; oversees system maintenance, upgrades, patching, backup, disaster recovery, and obsolescence management; supports cybersecurity and regulatory compliance; leads complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis; and maintains technical documentation. The position is on-site, includes approximately 10% overnight travel for work and training, is safety-sensitive under PHMSA regulations, and requires a DOT physical.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of experience supporting SCADA, industrial control systems, automation, instrumentation, or related OT environments.
• Extensive experience with SCADA platforms, PLCs, RTUs, flow computers, and industrial communications protocols, including Modbus, OPC, and CIP.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network, communications, and control system issues.
• Experience working with vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of OT networking, cybersecurity principles, and remote access technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively through written documentation and verbal presentations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and solve complex technical problems in a critical operations environment.
• Ability to meet safety-sensitive position requirements, including PHMSA drug and alcohol testing.
• A DOT physical is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, OSIsoft PI, and related industrial automation platforms.
• Experience configuring RTU and PLC devices, including Thermo Fisher and Allen-Bradley systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio and technical documentation development.
• Knowledge of server virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, lifecycle management, and governance for SCADA, industrial control, automation, historian, alarm management, and OT infrastructure platforms.
• Direct the design, development, testing, implementation, and support of SCADA and control system solutions, including programming, communications, data acquisition, HMI development, alarm management, historian integration, reporting, and visualization tools.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for SCADA and OT systems, providing guidance and escalation support to operations, engineering, maintenance, measurement, cybersecurity, and IT teams.
• Develop and maintain technology standards, roadmaps, operating procedures, and technical requirements supporting reliability, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and business objectives.
• Oversee performance, maintenance, upgrades, patching, backup, disaster recovery, and obsolescence management for SCADA applications, servers, networks, communications systems, and field automation devices.
• Ensure PLCs, RTUs, flow computers, instrumentation, communications, and network infrastructure are configured, validated, and maintained according to company standards, operational requirements, and cybersecurity controls.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex SCADA, automation, network, server, database, and field-device issues.
• Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to implement secure OT architectures, manage vulnerabilities, strengthen access controls, and support regulatory and industry cybersecurity requirements.
• Manage SCADA disaster recovery, business continuity, failover, and restoration capabilities, including testing and continuous improvement.
• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable, reliable SCADA and automation solutions for new projects and operational initiatives.
• Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, technical specifications, procedures, test plans, and user guides.
• Coordinate with technology vendors and service providers to resolve issues, implement enhancements, and support ongoing improvements.
• Monitor system performance, support change management, and promote continuous improvement of SCADA capabilities and OT services.

Benefits

• Day-one medical coverage, including prescription, vision, and dental plans.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Direct Stock Purchase Plan, with optional payroll deduction for employees.
• Wellness perks, including free on-site and off-site fitness centers and other programs.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program.
• Flexible work arrangements are available for many roles based on job responsibilities and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager