Automations Engineer

Select Water Solutions • Gainesville, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Peak Rentals’ SCADA Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of SCADA systems used to monitor and control oil and gas production, transportation, storage, and distribution facilities.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Ignition Perspective, PLC programming, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Ethernet/IP), and networking.
• Experience with oil and gas automation systems, telemetry, control systems, and field instrumentation.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, process control, and industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain the existing Ignition Perspective platform (PeakView), including HMIs, RTUs, PLCs, and communication networks.
• Develop and modify SCADA graphics, alarms, trends, reports, and control logic to support operational requirements.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware, software, and communication issues to ensure high system availability and reliability.
• Integrate field instrumentation, sensors, flow meters, analyzers, and control devices with SCADA platforms.
• Support pipeline, wellhead, compressor station, tank farm, and processing facility automation projects.
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and startup activities for new installations and upgrades.
• Maintain SCADA databases, historian systems, and data interfaces with enterprise applications such as ERP, maintenance, and reporting systems.
• Implement cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze operational data to identify performance improvements, equipment issues, and optimization opportunities.
• Develop technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, instrumentation, electrical, and IT teams to resolve system-related issues.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Manage vendor relationships and support third-party system integrations.
• Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and change management procedures are properly executed and documented.
• Participate in preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and operational safety.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed