Lead SCADA Engineer, Gas & Power Trading IT

Country United States / US City HOUSTON Workplace location HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA) Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc. Domain Information Systems Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies Gas & Power Trading (TGP) and its affiliates are expanding rapidly in support of the company’s transition to power, driven by the acquisition of a broad range of energy assets—from renewables such as wind and solar to dispatchable assets like batteries and CCGTs. This growth brings increased trading volumes, a wider geographical footprint, and a strong need for process automation, all of which have significant implications for IT. Within this context, the SCADA engineering team, part of the broader Trading IT organization, will support the Short‑Term Power and Asset Trading functions by delivering high‑performance trading and operational systems.

Activities

The SCADA Engineer Team Lead oversees the SCADA function within the TGPNA trading organization, ensuring the effective implementation, onboarding, configuration, and operational support of the DGM Asset Dispatch solution, the Generation Management System (GMS), and all related SCADA activities. The role requires deep expertise in SCADA and GMS technologies, strong coordination with trading operations—particularly around Automatic Generation Control (AGC)—and the design of user‑focused dashboards for real‑time operational visibility. It plays a central role in enabling secure integration and connectivity for a diverse portfolio of U.S. energy assets, including CCGTs, batteries, and renewables. The position also collaborates closely with infrastructure teams, global project groups, and business affiliates to ensure alignment across asset management, industrial IT, and trading IT systems. As a design authority for SCADA‑to‑trading integration, the Lead SCADA Engineer contributes to strategic transformation initiatives supporting TotalEnergies’ expanding Gas & Power activities and the company’s broader transition into power markets.

Management Activities

• Lead and mentor the SCADA team, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance environment.
• Oversee management reporting, ensuring clear communication of project status, performance metrics, and key findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Engage with stakeholders across trading, infrastructure, and project teams to ensure alignment on SCADA initiatives and asset‑management priorities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to support integration between asset‑management systems and trading systems.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and share best practices in SCADA operations and project delivery.
• Stay current on market trends and technological developments in SCADA and energy manage