SCADA Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Mid-Level SCADA Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and minor upgrades of SCADA systems. This role involves hands-on support, coordination of junior team members, and ensuring data accuracy, system reliability, and operational safety.

Key Focus Areas:

1. SCADA System Operations

• Monitor and support the smooth functioning of SCADA systems including HMIs, RTUs, and PLCs.

• Respond to operational incidents and assist in troubleshooting and fault resolution.

• Ensure data accuracy and system uptime across control and monitoring points.

2. Team Coordination & Supervision

• Coordinate and guide junior technicians and SCADA support staff.

• Delegate routine maintenance tasks and oversee progress and quality.

• Serve as the bridge between operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

3. System Maintenance & Support

• Perform scheduled system backups, patches, and firmware updates.

• Maintain SCADA servers, workstations, and network hardware in coordination with IT.

• Support alarm system configuration and management for effective monitoring.

4. System Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of system architecture, configurations, and change logs.

• Support compliance with safety, security, and operational procedures.

• Assist in ensuring cybersecurity best practices are implemented and followed.

5. Technical Troubleshooting & Minor Upgrades

• Resolve control system communication issues, field signal errors, and HMI faults.

• Participate in small-scale SCADA upgrades, integrations, and expansions.

• Review and interpret technical drawings such as loop diagrams and network layouts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering.

• 4–8 years of experience in SCADA systems with a minimum of 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Experience in industrial control environments such as oil & gas, water treatment, utilities, or manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in SCADA platforms such as Wonderware/AVEVA, Siemens WinCC, GE iFIX, or Schneider Citect.

• Good understanding of PLC/RTU integration and communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3).

• Familiar with basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls) and IT collaboration.

Preferred Certifications:

• Vendor-specific SCADA or HMI certifications.

• Basic industrial cybersecurity awareness (ISA/IEC 62443 familiarity is a plus).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communication with technical and non-technical teams.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively under moderate supervision.