EthosEnergy is seeking a Remote Operations SCADA/HMI Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and standardization of SCADA applications within our Remote Operations Center (ROC). EthosEnergy’s (EEOM) Performance Center provides 24/7 remote monitoring and operational support for power generation assets across North America, including gas turbines, combined cycle facilities, renewable energy assets, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The successful candidate will work closely with the OT Manager, ROC Operators, Controls Engineers, and customer site personnel to develop and maintain operator graphics and SCADA applications using AVEVA System Platform.
This role includes:
Developing and maintaining AVEVA System Platform applications
Creating and managing SCADA objects and templates
Mapping PI, OPC, historian, and DCS data points into ROC systems
Recreating customer operational displays within the ROC environment
Maintaining graphics and displays as customer sites evolve
Standardizing operator interfaces across multiple facilities
Creating reusable templates, graphic libraries, and visualization standards
Supporting onboarding of new customer assets and technologies
Troubleshooting data integration and communications issues
This position requires close collaboration with operations personnel, controls engineers, site SMEs, and customers to ensure accurate representation of plant operations and high-quality operator situational awareness. This position supports the real-time monitoring and operation of critical power generation and industrial infrastructure assets through EthosEnergy's Remote Operations Center. This is an industrial SCADA/HMI engineering position focused on operational technology, industrial automation, data integration, visualization standardization, and operator interface development. This is not a traditional software UI/UX design, product design, web development, or front-end application development role.
Job Responsibilities SCADA Application Development
Develop, configure, and maintain SCADA applications using AVEVA System Platform and related technologies.
Create and maintain object templates, symbols, graphic libraries, dashboards, and reusable application components.
Configure alarms, trends, equipment status indicators, KPIs, and operational displays.
Support continuous improvement of ROC SCADA applications and monitoring tools.
Maintain application documentation, design standards, and object libraries. Tag Mapping & Data Integration
Configure and maintain tag mappings between customer systems and ROC applications.
Integrate operational data from PI System, OPC DA/UA, historians, DCS platforms, PLCs, and other industrial systems.
Validate data quality, scaling, equipment status, alarm conditions, and operational functionality.
Troubleshoot data communication issues and integration challenges.
Support commissioning and testing of new site integrations. HMI Graphics Development
Develop industrial operator graphics and displays used by ROC operators for real-time monitoring and operational support.
Recreate customer site operating displays within the ROC environment.
Ensure graphics accurately represent process conditions, equipment status, alarms, and critical operating information.
Maintain graphics as customer systems and site configurations change.
Support development of equipment-specific and site-specific visualizations. Visualization Standards & Template Development
Develop and maintain fleet-wide SCADA visualization standards for the EthosEnergy ROC.
Create reusable graphic templates, symbols, navigation frameworks, and object libraries to support rapid deployment across multiple customer sites.
Establish standards for:o Alarm presentationo Color usageo Equipment status indicationo Trends and historical data displayso Screen layoutso Navigation structureso Operator workflow consistency
Standardize visual representation of common equipment including gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, auxiliaries, renewable assets, and battery energy storage systems.
Collaborate with ROC Operators and Controls Engineers to continuously improve operator effectiveness and situational awareness.
Maintain governance and quality control processes for all ROC graphics and visualization deployments. Customer Asset Onboarding
Support onboarding of new generation, renewable energy, and battery storage assets into the ROC.
Review customer control system architectures and available data sources.
Participate in integration testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
Develop graphics, mappings, templates, and operational displays for newly onboarded facilities.
Ensure ROC displays align with customer operational requirements and existing site practices. Operational Collaboration & Support
Work directly with ROC Operators to improve monitoring effectiveness and operational awareness.
Collaborate with Controls Engineers, OT personnel, and customer SMEs to ensure accurate process representation.
Support troubleshooting of SCADA, HMI, communications, and data integration issues.
Assist with platform upgrades, migrations, and system enhancements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives supporting ROC operations.
Required Skills / Knowledge Technical Skills:
OPC DA / OPC UA communications
PI System or industrial historians
SCADA object modeling and template development
Alarm management concepts
Trend configuration and data visualization
Tag mapping and data integration
Troubleshooting industrial communications Preferred Qualifications. Experience with one or more of the following:
AVEVA OMI
AVEVA Historian
PI System Administration
Emerson Ovation
ABB control systems
Ignition SCADA
Factory Talk View
GE iFIX
CIMPLICITY
Remote Operations Centers (ROC)
Power generation operations
P&IDs
High Performance HMI principles (ISA-101)
Operator situational awareness practices
Industrial cybersecurity awareness Characteristics of a Successful candidate:
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively with operators, engineers, and customers
Detail-oriented approach to SCADA application development
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple integration and development projects simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and reliability
Experience 5+ years of experience in SCADA, HMI, DCS, or industrial automation systems.
Experience developing industrial operator displays and SCADA graphics.
Experience with AVEVA System Platform / Wonderware or similar industrial SCADA platforms.
Experience with SCADA object development, template creation, and symbol libraries.
Experience mapping and troubleshooting industrial data points.
Experience integrating data from OPC, PI System, historians, PLCs, or DCS systems.
Experience supporting industrial facilities, utilities, power generation, manufacturing, oil & gas, or process industries.
Experience developing standardized graphics and reusable visualization components across multiple sites or assets.
Education Requirements:
Equivalent industrial automation or SCADA engineering experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
Physical Requirements:
Hybrid of office-based development and real-time collaboration with a Houston based 24/7 operations team
Direct interaction with live plant data and operational environments via cyber secure methods
Houston residence is preferred
What We Offer Supportive company culture that values its employees
Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.