Ignition SCADA Administrator
We are seeking a skilled Ignition SCADA Administrator to manage and optimize our Ignition SCADA systems. This role involves maintaining system reliability, developing advanced Python scripts, and closely collaborating with the engineering team to ensure smooth SCADA operations. Candidates should bring significant Ignition experience, particularly within the oil and gas sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and ensure the reliability and performance of Ignition SCADA systems.
- Implement custom Python scripts to automate processes and improve functionality.
- Partner with the engineering team to design user-friendly and efficient SCADA screens.
- Utilize SQL for data manipulation and reporting to support operational goals.
- Provide on-site support, traveling to client sites (typically one night per week).
- Manage system upgrades, redundancy strategies, and failover configurations.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to SCADA systems and protocols like OPC UA, Modbus, and MQTT.
Qualifications:
- Bring 5+ years of experience in Ignition SCADA development.
- Possess extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, focusing on upstream operations.
- Demonstrate the ability to design, develop, and maintain large-scale SCADA systems, with expertise in Ignition.
- Familiarity with integrating SCADA systems with Allen-Bradley, Emerson ROC, and ABB TotalFlow PLCs.
- Be proficient in Python, SQL, and JavaScript; additional skills in C#/.NET are advantageous.
- Show experience troubleshooting and optimizing Ignition SCADA architectures.
Preferred:
- Hold Ignition Core and Gold Certification.
- Previous experience with Cygnet SCADA software.
- Knowledge of handling large datasets and integrating SCADA data into enterprise pipelines.
This is an excellent opportunity to take charge of key SCADA projects and contribute to critical infrastructure. If you have the required technical expertise and industry background, we encourage you to apply.