March 5, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

SCADA Administrator

Organization:
Spire Inc.
Region:
Canada, Missouri, Shrewsbury
End of contest:
June 3, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Information technology (it)
Description
Summary

Spire is seeking a SCADA Administrator to work in our St. Louis, MO office.  This position will be responsible for providing maintenance and improvements to the Company's SCADA systems. This position will also support other Gas Operations teams in various SCADA-related projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain SCADA applications, servers, databases, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to SCADA applications, communications, and field devices.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA communication networks, including radio, cellular, fiber, and leased-line systems.
  • Configure, deploy, and support RTUs, PLCs, flow computers, and associated instrumentation at gate stations, regulator stations, and distribution facilities.
  • Coordinate with field operations and engineering teams to commission new sites and modify existing installations.
  • Perform SCADA system tasks and activities including patching, updating, implementation, testing and operation
  • Develop, maintain, and submit procedures and documentations related to SCADA team activities
  • Support Gas Control and Gas Operations departments with the use of the SCADA systems
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards associated with PHMSA and Department of Transportation requirements
  • Assist in ongoing process improvement, including continued alignment with compliance related initiatives
  • Collaborate with IT, operations, engineering, and external vendors to resolve issues and implement improvements
  • Assist Spire IT in monitoring and troubleshooting activities related to SCADA server and workstation hardware, performance, network infrastructure and security
  • Provide technical support, guidance, and training to operations and field personnel as needed
  • All other duties as assigned

Essential Characteristics

  • Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
  • Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-moving and changing culture
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

  • Bachelor's degree in a computer or engineering technical field or equivalent experience may be considered

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

  • 3 years of experience working with SCADA, OT, or other control systems
  • Experience with SCADA/OT platforms such as Wonderware, Geo SCADA, or similar systems preferred
  • Hands-on experience with SCADA platforms, RTUs/PLCs, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, BSAP, OPC) preferred
  • Working knowledge of computer coding or programming language applications (e.g., Visual Basic, python, ladder logic)
  • Working knowledge of current OT networking concepts and industrial communications  (e.g., radio, cellular)
  • Basic experience with server and workstation networking and application administration
  • Strong technical writing and project management skills
  • Strong skills in troubleshooting complex system and field device issues

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Contact

Spire Inc.





Alabama United States

www.spireenergy.com/