Technical Lead - Gas Control Platform/SCADA

Job Title

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, advanced technical expertise in SCADA systems, and experience with large-scale technology implementations.

This role is critical to ensuring the successful deployment of a state-of-the-art system to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Scope Control Platform & SCADA replacement Technical Lead:

• Architecture experience with Designing & Implementing Gas Control Platforms & SCADA replacements.
• Experience working within Project/Delivery Management Methodologies (SDLC, Hybrid Waterfall)
• Experience working in a cross functional team, with the ability to lead/drive the scope of work in ambiguous client facing situations and requests
• Creation of daily, weekly and incident reports
• Weekly time tracking and approval
• Weekly report submitted to Company's Project Manager indicating labor hours expended and remaining hours relative to the project schedule and contract
• Work in collaboration w Company's technical SMEs and Administrators, organization Project management and Change Management team members during organization working hours 7am-4pm PDT Monday-Friday.
• Attend daily Stand Ups
• Attend daily technical working sessions.
• Provide & respond to frequent daily communications and status requests from site owners, PMs, Change Managers.
• Attend and actively participate in end user site validation sessions along w organization business site owners, Technical SMEs, PMs, Change Management team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership:
• Serve as the primary technical lead for the program, driving the overall architecture, design, and execution of the Aspen Tech Gas Control Room Platform and SCADA replacement project.
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define program goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
• Technical Expertise:
• Lead the technical evaluation, design, and implementation of the Aspen Tech Gas Control Room Platform and SCADA systems.
• Provide hands-on expertise in SCADA architecture, including redundancy, failover mechanisms, and high-availability designs.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, system blueprints, and integration roadmaps.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and systems to identify gaps and recommend optimal solutions for seamless integration.
• Expertise in database management and real-time data analytics associated with SCADA systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, operational teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts and progress to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are captured, documented, and incorporated into the solution design.
• Oversight and Collaboration:
• Provide oversight, partnership, and collaboration with the Utility client's SCADA engineering team, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Compliance teams.
• Facilitate coordination among internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with technical and operational goals.
• Ensure that cross-departmental dependencies are managed effectively, and program objectives are met.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks associated with the implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure system reliability and security are addressed during the planning and execution phases.
• Incorporate best practices for industrial cybersecurity, including threat detection, prevention, and response mechanisms.
• Vendor and Partner Coordination:
• Manage relationships with external vendors, the System Integration partner, and the Aspen Tech technical team, ensuring deliverables meet project specifications and timelines.
• Facilitate collaboration and alignment between the System Integration partner and Aspen Tech team to streamline project activities.
• Oversee vendor-led activities, including software development, testing, and deployment.
• Quality Assurance:
• Establish quality standards and testing protocols to validate system functionality, performance, and cybersecurity.
• Conduct system reviews, audits, and performance assessments to ensure project success.
• Lead efforts in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and overall system commissioning.
• Team Leadership:
• Mentor and guide technical team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams to ensure sustainable system operations post-implementation.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical leadership roles, preferably in SCADA system implementations or control room technologies.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in SCADA systems, real-time data acquisition, and control systems architecture.
• Proficiency with Aspen Tech platforms or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of industrial protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus, DNP3) and cybersecurity standards for industrial systems.
• Experience in implementing advanced HMI/SCADA designs, including alarm management, trend analysis, and visualization dashboards.
• Familiarity with cloud-based SCADA systems, edge computing, and IIoT integrations.
• Leadership and Communication:
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in risk assessment and mitigation in large-scale technology projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Ability to lead work effort with little day to day supervision. Ability to work through ambiguity and escalate issues to maintain project momentum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based SCADA systems or hybrid architectures.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the gas and energy sectors.
• Knowledge of scripting or programming for system automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

Key Deliverables:

• Comprehensive technical design documentation for the new platform.
• Successful migration from legacy systems to the Aspen Tech Gas Control Room Platform.
• Fully functional and tested SCADA system with improved performance and reliability.
• Knowledge transfer and training materials for operational teams.