SCADA Systems & Project Oversight
Role: Co-Founder & Oversight Strategist
Scope: SCADA Architecture · Measurement Systems · Engineering Coordination · Regulatory & Compliance Leadership
SCADATend Project Leadership: Walter's Oversight Experience
SCADA Systems & Project Oversight - SCADA & Measurement Operational Outcomes (we know what is important in the field)
Client Type: Interstate Natural Gas Company
Scope: Engineering to SCADA to Measurement Systems
Duration: Over 23 Years
Walter’s foundational experience began in core engineering—designing meter stations, compressor plants, and pipeline infrastructure. Recruited into the SCADA department, he developed polling systems in Fortran and C, transitioned Windows NT field PCs from VAX systems, and sustained 98% uptime across 12 field locations.
He later led a full SCADA system rebuild, designing Modbus ASCII polling with integrity checks that reduced non-reporting RTUs by 90%.
Results:
• Awarded for 0-downtime PLC migration across backup centers.
• Built polling foundation used in modern measurement systems.
• Supported merger-era SCADA architecture design.
Large Permian Player Remote Measurement Rescue
Scope: Critical Integration Fix
Walter diagnosed a DLL issue that had halted data flow. He restored the system in real-time without interrupting other operations.
Results:
• Rescued stalled project under deadline.
• Validated system-level fix in live environment.
• Preserved client trust and project ROI.
Shell SCADA Project Expansion: Acquisition of Upstream Assets
Client: Shell
Original Scope: $12M → Expanded to $100M+
Walter stepped in and lead an upstream merger. He redesigned polling, alarm rationalization, and HMI standards—justifying long-term ROI.
Results:
• Expanded and hardened SCADA architecture.
• Gained executive buy-in through technical documentation.
• Positioned system for scalable growth and regulatory compliance.
Disingenuous Integrator Detection
Client Type: Multiple Midstream/Downstream Operators
Scope: Integrity Enforcement, SLA Restructure
Walter identified and removed three poorly performing and costly integrators. He rebuilt vendor accountability through SCADATend’s SLA model.
Results:
• 100% legal success rate.
• Protected project timelines and budgets.
• Built the framework now used across SCADATend contracts.
SCADA Platform Evaluation & PHMSA Compliance
Client Type: Midstream Operator
Scope: Platform Selection & Audit Preparation
Walter conducted a SCADA readiness evaluation and flagged alarm configuration gaps. Result: zero audit findings.
Results:
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• Gained leadership trust.
Strategic Product Influence – SCADA Software Provider
Scope: Product Architecture & Edge Device Support
Walter provided field-driven insights that influenced platform features—poll-by-exception and GIS integration—now industry standards.
Results:
• Reduced polling bandwidth.
• Enabled scalable edgDiscover Walter's expertise in SCADA studies, including gap analysis, alarm rationalization, and risk management strategies. His comprehensive plans ensure compliance with PHMSA, ISA-18.2, and API 1165 standards, safeguarding your operations and investments.e device integration
📘 Download a Sample FEED Study
Want to see how we approach SCADA system design and vendor accountability from day one?
This 153-page Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) document was authored by SCADATend’s founder, Walter, and presented in person to a major upstream operator in the Bakken Shale region. It includes:
✔ Gap analysis
✔ SCADA platform comparison
✔ Communications infrastructure design
✔ Alarm rationalization
✔ Implementation plan and cost models
✔ SCADA + TCOMM integration architecture
✔ Risk management and 15-year lifecycle planning
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“The client chose a different path—2.5 years late and millions over budget. This is the plan that would’ve worked.”