Director - SCADA & Automation

Director, SCADA And Automation

Peak Rentals is seeking a Director of SCADA & Automation to lead the strategy, performance, and growth of our automation and control systems supporting field operations and customer solutions. This role will oversee SCADA systems, industrial networking, telemetry, and operational technology (OT) across multiple field environments.

You will play a key leadership role driving innovation, standardization, and reliability while supporting both operations and business growth.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the strategy and execution of SCADA and automation systems across field operations
• Oversee system performance, uptime, and reliability across remote assets and customer sites
• Drive modernization initiatives including MQTT, IIoT, edge computing, and cloud integration
• Provide technical leadership across PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, industrial networks, and communications systems
• Partner with business development on technical solutions, proposals, and customer engagements
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers and technicians
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Support standardization, cybersecurity, and scalability across the organization

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following preferred: Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Technology, Information Systems, Related technical field
• 10+ years in SCADA, automation, or OT systems within oil & gas or energy
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing technical teams and projects
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Experience driving technology transformation and operational improvement
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain eligibility to driver per Peak's driving criteria.

Technical Expertise

• SCADA platforms (Ignition)
• PLCs/RTUs and industrial communication systems
• Networking, telemetry (radio, cellular, satellite), and industrial protocols
• Strong understanding of system reliability, architecture, and cybersecurity

Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.

Peak Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. It is Peak's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.