Specialist OT Systems

About the job

The Specialist OT Systems role is designed for an experienced professional dedicated to enhancing operations in the Oil & Gas industry. The ideal candidate will possess 6-8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree, with fluency in English and Arabic being a significant asset. This position is based in Abu Dhabi and plays a critical role in ensuring optimal performance of SCADA systems and supporting the organization's digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and track KPIs related to SCADA performance (e.g., uptime, data quality, latency, availability).
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for performance visibility.
• Drive continuous improvement based on insights gained from KPIs.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by enabling advanced analytics, AI/ML use cases, and smart operations.
• Promote the adoption of new technologies to enhance monitoring, forecasting, and predictive maintenance.
• Align SCADA capabilities with enterprise digital strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations & Maintenance, engineering, and digital teams to ensure aligned objectives and seamless integration.
• Act as a key technical advisor for SCADA-related initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for system enhancements and support.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong expertise in SCADA systems architecture and operational technology (OT) network design.
• Knowledge of firewalls, configuration, access control, and operations across renewable energy assets, including segmentation, redundancy, historians, and data lakes.
• Familiarity with servers, RTUs/PLCs, communication networks, and principles of vulnerability management.
• Ability to analyze system performance metrics and KPIs, particularly in the context of digital transformation initiatives within industrial or energy sectors.
• Proficient in troubleshooting SCADA systems and implementing secure remote access solutions.
• Experience with SCADA data management, including data quality and continuous improvement efforts.
• Strong vendor management and coordination skills for SCADA-related services and solutions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for OT environments and their integration with enterprise digital and analytics platforms.