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SCADA Software Developer

WaterBridge Management Company
Full-time
On-site
Houston, United States

Summary of Position:

This position will report to the SCADA Manager and support WaterBridge’s SCADA Operations. This individual must be able to provide customer support to I&E, measurement, operations, the control room, and other vendors. Basic communications troubleshooting skills, advanced programming ability, and advanced database management are required.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following represents most of the position's duties but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules, standards, and corporate policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

As a SCADA Software Developer, you will be responsible for:

  • Designing control/SCADA systems in Ignition, including databases and database interfaces, data analytics and reporting, scripting (Python, Java, etc.), and general programming.
  • Designing intuitive, easy-to-navigate, aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.
  • Participating in designing meetings and consulting with internal customers to create, refine, test, and debug programs to meet business needs.
  • Engaging in all phases of the Ignition SCADA development lifecycle, which includes gathering and analyzing user/business system requirements, responding to outages, and creating application system models.
  • Identifying ideas to improve system performance and impact availability and performance.
  • Developing, testing, and implementing new SCADA programs and functionality on time.
  • Providing comprehensive support to internal customers; resolving outstanding problems or issues.
  • Accomplishing job responsibilities/duties in accordance with WaterBridge’s Core Values.
  • Being accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers, and promoting a safe work environment.
  • Ensuring job duties are carried out safely, with due regard for the environment, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Ensuring accurate, timely data is entered and recorded within computer-based preventative and predictive maintenance programs, drawings, procedures, and schematics.
  • Staying abreast of changing technology through training opportunities, contacting suppliers/ representatives of equipment manufacturers, and networking with others in the field.
  • Maintaining good housekeeping practices.
  • Additional duties as instructed by supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Having 8+ years of SCADA experience / or 4 years of SCADA experience with college or technical trade school in an applicable degree is highly preferred.
  • Must be able to travel 10% of the time to interface with field personnel.
  • Must be available for on-call rotation and provide 24/7 support.
  • A valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record is required.
  • Must be proficient with Ignition SCADA software.
  • Must have technical skills and experience working with experience working with MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Java, MQTT, and GenAI.
  • Advanced experience with PostgreSQL configuration and management.
  • Experience with SCADA software systems and industrial protocols (MQTT, OPC-UA, OPC-DA, Modbus)
  • Experience with development languages (python scripting, java, javascript) and use of API’s.
  • Experience with data transport technologies such as HTTP, SNMP, and MQTT.
  • Experience with cloud-hosted technologies such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Service.
  • Experience using computers and essential Word, PowerPoint, and Excel knowledge required.
  • Demonstrate advanced organizational skills with finely tuned time-management skills.
  • Able to apply common-sense understanding to daily tasks/issues.
  • Have forthright communication with field leadership; job progress, issues & resolutions, required manpower & equipment, etc.
  • Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Must be able to relate to other people and maintain good relationships with coworkers and peers.
  • Must be able to respond appropriately to constructive criticism.

Working Conditions/Environment:

  • Operates in both a professional and business casual office environment and a field environment.
    • The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell. The employee must occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds and must be able to carry a self-contained breathing apparatus if needed. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
    • Occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds and must be able to carry a self-contained breathing apparatus if needed. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type:

  • This is a full-time position, with the expectation to respond to On-Call Request during Network Outages.
    • Monday – Friday
    • Every other Friday off
    • On-Call every 3rd week
  • This is a Hybrid position, working both in the office and remotely.
    • In-office schedule (3 days per week)
    • Remote schedule (2 days per week)

Position Location:

  • Houston, TX

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
  • Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
  • 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
  • And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

Just as water is vital to our planet and sustains all human life, water is an essential part of our company success. So are our people. Just as water takes on many forms to power the world, so do we. At WaterBridge, we empower everyone to be themselves and celebrate their uniqueness. That’s what makes us, US.

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

  • Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

  • We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY + TRUST

  • We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

  • We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

  • We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

  • Everyone is a leader: we “think big” in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.