SCADA Specialist

Company: Plains
Location: Midland
Posted on: July 17, 2025

Job Description:

Job Type: Regular Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Plains is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to fill the role of SCADA Specialist. Working from our Midland, TX office and reporting to the Supervisor, SCADA, you will help ensure SCADA system reliability including system integrations and connected applications. In this role, you will play a key role in extending the functionality and usage of the AVEVA enterprise (OASyS) SCADA system and data integrations using MQTT technology. You are a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and analytical skills who possesses the ability to focus on customer service and adapt to shifting priorities and an ever-expanding knowledge base. This role also requires availability for scheduled on-call after-hours support. Plains provides a top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents, and new employees are eligible to participate on their first day of employment. Responsibilities: Provide AVEVA enterprise (OASyS) SCADA system support including SCADA administration, monitoring, and maintenance. Deploy display and real-time database changes to all SCADA environments. Apply and assist with testing for SCADA system hotfixes and release updates. Assist with Microsoft patching. Take ownership of MQTT environment and provide expert knowledge of data integration from field sites to corporate system. Provide MQTT system support to troubleshoot system communication issues. Work with Operations Field and Project teams to help identify communication requirements and new site setups. Support associated SCADA systems like TiPS LogMate, reporting applications, measurement systems, and data historians (PI). Work with IS support teams, SCADA support teams, or third-party support vendors to troubleshoot issues, implement changes, and help design future direction of systems and integrations. Work within our mandated MOC (Management of Change) framework to ensure documentation and regulatory compliance for all changes implemented. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field; or technical diploma and equivalent work experience Minimum 5 years’ experience working with SCADA systems Experience and/or familiarity with AVEVA SCADA Enterprise, MQTT technology and Protocols, AVEVA (OSISoft) PI, AVEVA Workflow Management, Microsoft Azure, and Data Integration Best Practices Ability to follow good development practices and software development life cycle methodologies throughout solution development Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills Ability to learn and understand new systems quickly Strong documentation skills Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing Valid state driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers Plains At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program. Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. Learn more .

Keywords: Plains, Midland , SCADA Specialist, IT / Software / Systems , Midland, Texas