Job Objective:
Support the Real Time Applications and SCADA team with the monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and enhancement of the Company's SCADA systems. This internship provides hands-on exposure to industrial control systems, operational technology (OT), field communications, data acquisition, HMI development, and pipeline operations while working alongside SCADA, Automation, IT, and Operations personnel.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
SCADA System & Application Support
- Assist with monitoring SCADA system performance, reliability, alarms, communications, and data quality.
- Support troubleshooting of SCADA application, communication, and data issues under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Assist with validation of SCADA points, tags, historian data, and system configurations.
- Support testing and documentation of system changes prior to deployment.
- Participate in routine system health checks and maintenance activities.
HMI, Data & Visualization
- Assist with creating and modifying SCADA graphics, HMI displays, trends, reports, and dashboards.
- Support user acceptance testing and validation of SCADA display and application enhancements.
- Assist with extracting, analyzing, and validating operational data and identifying potential data discrepancies.
Field Communications & Integration
- Gain exposure to SCADA communication architectures, including radio, cellular, Ethernet, and industrial networking.
- Assist with documentation and troubleshooting of communication paths between RTUs, PLCs, field devices, and host systems.
- Support field device integration, testing, and validation activities under appropriate supervision.
Projects & Documentation
- Support SCADA upgrades, migrations, integrations, and other technology projects.
- Assist with technical documentation, system drawings, inventory, and configuration management.
- Participate in testing and commissioning activities associated with new assets, system enhancements, and acquisitions.
- Collaborate with SCADA, Automation, IT, and Operations personnel to support assigned projects and operational needs.
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
- Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work
Qualifications:
- Applicant must have full summer available.
- Intern should have an interest in pursuing a career in the oil & gas industry.
- Required: 3.25 or higher GPA (Preferred: 3.5 or higher GPA)
- Strong interest in SCADA, operational technology, industrial automation, information technology, or pipeline operations.
- Basic understanding of computer systems, networking, programming, or related technical concepts.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals, industrial control systems, PLCs, RTUs, or SCADA systems preferred but not required.
- Exposure to SQL, Python, PowerShell, scripting, databases, or other programming concepts is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and technical concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document technical information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical and operational teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate degree in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology / Information Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Industrial Automation / Controls Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Other related technical discipline
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