SCADA Manager

Chord Energy•Houston, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The SCADA Manager is responsible for managing the people, processes, and technologies that support the Company’s SCADA program (GeoSCADA). The SCADA Manager will collaborate closely with leadership across upstream and midstream business units to plan, direct, and coordinate the development, implementation, and operation of SCADA and measurement system solutions. Key responsibilities include developing and executing SCADA and automation architectural strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and standardized. The role serves as a central point of coordination across engineering, IT, production accounting, and operations to drive alignment, clear communication, and successful execution. Additional responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting downstream integrations that rely on real time SCADA data. The SCADA Manager will oversee contractor and vendor performance by defining scopes, monitoring deliverables, and ensuring compliance with company standards, schedules, and budgets. This individual will also maintain an end-to-end understanding of monitoring and control systems to support system reliability, data integrity, and continuous improvement. This position reports directly to Director of Surface Operations Support and is located in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with background and experience. Essential Job Functions Responsible for managing multiple Control Room SCADA Systems for the Company’s upstream and midstream businesses, including, but not limited to, conversions, upgrades, standardization, maintenance/troubleshooting, and Disaster Recover (DR) Lead training and provide technical guidance to SCADA Specialists, end users, and project managers to improve troubleshooting effectiveness and system optimization. Oversee technological solutions that interact with SCADA including measurement data integrity (FlowCal), SCADA Historian (Canary), artificial lift systems (XSPOC), Allocation Software (Procount), and Field Data Management (Field Operator, Route Survellience) Partner with leaders in upstream and midstream Operation Teams as well as the field data communications team to ensure the SCADA team is executing on the Company’s automation initiatives, objectives and expectations. Responsible for following and monitoring compliance procedures for Integration, Development, and Control Room Management. Oversee the design, development, and delivery of reports and insights that analyze business functions and key performance metrics, while implementing efficient manual and automated processes to meet internal and external data requirements. Manage and mentor SCADA Specialists including workflow, performance & feedback, time reporting, and training. Manage Projects and Contractors including tasks timelines and project financial budgets. Manage SCADA Operations and System Administration including the use of a JIRA ticketing system to track, prioritize, validate, and close out requests Work closely with and support functional groups including Operations, Production Accounting, Commercial, Measurement, IT, Environmental and Field Technical Services to meet business requirements. Develop and implement quality controls and departmental standards to ensure quality standards and organizational expectations. Anticipate future demands of initiatives related to people, technology, budget and business within the department as it relates to the needs of the overall organization and design/implement solutions to meet these needs. Communicate results and business impacts of insight initiatives to stakeholders within and outside of the company. Stay current on industry standards and regulations to ensure compliance and system safety. Leverage team to analyze operational data, identify patterns, and proactively address systemic issues. Develop strategy and implementation plan for data integrations with real-time data across the organization This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Technical Field
10 years of SCADA Automation system experience
Exposure to telecommunications, including radio and FCC requirements
Extensive technical SCADA systems knowledge, training and understanding combined with independent thinking to guide work performed with broader technical and business context
5 years of Project Management and/or Supervisory experience
5 years of oil & gas industry experience with a working knowledge of gas measurement, process automation, device protocols, networking, and telecommunications
Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities
Strong ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people and projects simultaneously
Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to travel to field locations as needed (estimated 10-20%)
Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
Ability to meet deadlines
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

Nice To Haves

5 years of telecommunications experience, including radio and FCC requirements
8 years of Project Management and/or Supervisory experience
Experience with GeoSCADA
Experience with FlowCal, TestIt, XSPOC, P2 ProCount, Field Operator, and Canary Historian software applications
Experience in configuring Control Centers/Rooms and process monitoring screens
Experience managing Upstream and Midstream Control Rooms
Experience with SCADA Conversion and Standardization Projects.
Working Knowledge of applicable API, ISO/IEC, ISA Standards for SCADA Systems.
Familiarity with industrial protocols such as Modbus and MQTT.
Familiarity with common industrial programmable devices such as Allen Bradley Compact Logix/ControlLogix, SCADAPack, Red Lion Controller, Fischer ROC & ABB Flow Computers.
Experience with real-time data integrations

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing multiple Control Room SCADA Systems for the Company’s upstream and midstream businesses, including, but not limited to, conversions, upgrades, standardization, maintenance/troubleshooting, and Disaster Recover (DR)
Lead training and provide technical guidance to SCADA Specialists, end users, and project managers to improve troubleshooting effectiveness and system optimization.
Oversee technological solutions that interact with SCADA including measurement data integrity (FlowCal), SCADA Historian (Canary), artificial lift systems (XSPOC), Allocation Software (Procount), and Field Data Management (Field Operator, Route Survellience)
Partner with leaders in upstream and midstream Operation Teams as well as the field data communications team to ensure the SCADA team is executing on the Company’s automation initiatives, objectives and expectations.
Responsible for following and monitoring compliance procedures for Integration, Development, and Control Room Management.
Oversee the design, development, and delivery of reports and insights that analyze business functions and key performance metrics, while implementing efficient manual and automated processes to meet internal and external data requirements.
Manage and mentor SCADA Specialists including workflow, performance & feedback, time reporting, and training.
Manage Projects and Contractors including tasks timelines and project financial budgets.
Manage SCADA Operations and System Administration including the use of a JIRA ticketing system to track, prioritize, validate, and close out requests
Work closely with and support functional groups including Operations, Production Accounting, Commercial, Measurement, IT, Environmental and Field Technical Services to meet business requirements.
Develop and implement quality controls and departmental standards to ensure quality standards and organizational expectations.
Anticipate future demands of initiatives related to people, technology, budget and business within the department as it relates to the needs of the overall organization and design/implement solutions to meet these needs.
Communicate results and business impacts of insight initiatives to stakeholders within and outside of the company.
Stay current on industry standards and regulations to ensure compliance and system safety.
Leverage team to analyze operational data, identify patterns, and proactively address systemic issues.
Develop strategy and implementation plan for data integrations with real-time data across the organization