Manager, Operational SCADA

Manager, Operational SCADA

Department: U.S. Transmission & Grid Interconnection

Reporting to: Director, HV and Technical Services

Location: Hybrid - Denver, CO | Austin, TX | San Francisco, CA

Work Arrangement: This position is considered field‑based. Remote candidates will also be considered.

About Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp is a global leader in onshore renewable energy development, focused on delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable solar and energy storage solutions. For more than a decade, we have been helping diversify how the world is powered by developing, financing, building, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects.

Our teams are driven by a shared commitment to accelerate the global energy transition while supporting long-term energy security and sustainable growth. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024, further strengthening our ability to deliver clean energy at scale.

The Role

The Manager, Operational SCADA is responsible for the operational performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and communications systems across our North American operating fleet.

This role acts as the operational owner for SCADA and communications performance and is responsible for improving system reliability, reducing lost generation associated with communications or telemetry failures, and strengthening operational visibility across utility-scale solar and battery energy storage assets.

Working closely with Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Construction, Cybersecurity, IT, and external service providers, this role develops operational standards, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives that improve system reliability, operational efficiency, and fleet performance.

What You'll Do

Safety Leadership

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across operational technology environments.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support operational incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

Fleet Reliability & Generation Performance

• Lead initiatives to improve SCADA and communications reliability across the operating fleet.
• Identify and resolve recurring telemetry, communications, and control issues impacting plant availability or energy production.
• Establish metrics and reporting processes to track lost generation associated with SCADA or communications failures.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions following major events.
• Analyze fleet performance trends and implement improvements that reduce operational risk and improve efficiency.

SCADA Operations & Performance

• Serve as the operational owner of SCADA systems across the North American fleet.
• Develop and maintain fleet-wide SCADA standards, operating procedures, and support models.
• Monitor system performance and implement reliability improvements.
• Support standardization initiatives for SCADA hardware, software, and communications architectures.
• Develop lifecycle management strategies for operational SCADA infrastructure.

Communications & Network Infrastructure

• Oversee performance of communications systems including fiber, cellular, microwave, VPN, routing, switching, and remote access infrastructure.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and restoration during communications outages.
• Identify system vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support design reviews and operational acceptance of communications systems for new projects.

Alarm Management & Operational Awareness

• Develop and maintain alarm management standards and philosophy across the fleet.
• Improve operational visibility through alarm optimization and monitoring processes.
• Support development of operator response procedures and documentation.

Operational Technology & Cybersecurity

• Partner with Cybersecurity and IT teams to support secure and reliable operational technology environments.
• Support implementation of OT cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices.
• Assist with operational technology compliance requirements where applicable.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage relationships with SCADA vendors, communications providers, integrators, and service contractors.
• Develop scopes of work and support contractor selection processes.
• Monitor vendor performance and define service level expectations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce external support costs while improving reliability and response times.

Commissioning & Operational Turnover

• Represent Operations during SCADA and communications turnover from Construction.
• Participate in design reviews, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.
• Validate operational readiness before asset turnover.
• Identify deficiencies and apply lessons learned to improve future projects.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Construction, IT, and Cybersecurity teams to improve fleet performance.
• Provide subject matter expertise for operational SCADA and communications systems.
• Support strategic initiatives related to operational excellence, digitalization, and fleet standardization.

Who We're Looking For

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of SCADA systems within utility-scale energy operations.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communications infrastructure.
• Familiarity with RTACs, RTUs, HMIs, telemetry systems, plant control systems, and data historians.
• Understanding of operational technology cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel as required.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting SCADA, communications, controls, or operational technology in the utility, renewable energy, or industrial sectors.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, transmission, generation, or utility operations.
• Experience managing third‑party vendors and service providers.
• Experience supporting commissioning and operational turnover of energy projects.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer

• Competitive compensation: $140,000 to $160,000 annually plus a 15% annual bonus.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
• Retention bonuses
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
• Lifestyle Savings Account and more!

Why you'll want to work with us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow - a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.

Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

Why You'll Want to Stay with us

At Lightsource bp, you'll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.

In today's fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change, but confidently shape a brighter future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.