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Ignition SCADA Architect/Engineer
Location: Houston TX
Duration: 9-12 month
Implementing Client: Infosys
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Key Responsibilities
- System Architecture & Integration
- Design and deployment of Ignition SCADA systems for well sites, gathering stations, and gas processing facilities.
- Develop system architectures that support high availability, redundancy, and future scalability for expanding asset bases.
- Integrate Ignition with PLCs, RTUs (e.g., SCADAPack), and field instrumentation for real-time monitoring and control.
- Development & Implementation
- Configure and program Ignition modules (Vision, Perspective, alarming, reporting, historian) for gas well monitoring, tank levels, pressure/flow, and safety shutdowns.
- Develop user-friendly HMI screens, dashboards, and alarm callout/notification pipelines to support field and control room operations.
- Implement data acquisition, historization, and integration with enterprise systems
- Operations Support & Optimization
- Provide advanced troubleshooting, system tuning, and root cause analysis for SCADA-related issues.
- Support remote access, field device communications, and secure data transfer from remote well sites to central operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements for critical infrastructure.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Training
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
- Conduct user training and develop documentation for operators and engineers during system rollouts and upgrades
Requirements
Education | Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent) |
Experience | 5 10+ years in SCADA/industrial automation, with direct experience in oil & gas environments |
Ignition Expertise | Proven experience with Ignition SCADA design, implementation, and support |
Technical Skills | - PLC/RTU programming (e.g., SCADAPack, Allen-Bradley) - Industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT) - Python scripting, SQL database integration - Knowledge of historian integration (e.g., OSIsoft PI, Canary Labs) |
Certifications | Ignition Core or Gold Certification preferred |
Industry Knowledge | Familiarity with onshore gas production processes, safety systems, and regulatory standards |
Communication | Strong documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement skills |