Operational Technology Manager

Role Overview

• The Manager of Operational Technology provides the leadership and vision to ensure reliable Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and cybersecurity are deployed across production facilities.
• Serve as program leader and subject matter expert (SME) for the OT Cybersecurity program including OT Cybersecurity strategic initiatives, virtualization program, network infrastructure improvements Enterprise Historian (PI) program.
• Act as the OT Cybersecurity Protection Coordinator (OPC) and ensure compliance with Group Policies on OT Digital Security.
• Manage Airgas Merchant Gases Local OT Protection Coordinators (LOPCs)
• Define Airgas Merchant Gases production plant OT architecture and standards to ensure compliance with Group and Hub Standards.
• Maintain safety, reliability and regulatory compliance with highest priority.
• Work with field personnel, controls, IT and contractors to ensure that the current OT solutions are functioning correctly and provide technical support by troubleshooting problems relating to OT systems.
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain operational technologies solutions in collaboration with controls, site and IT teams as needed.
• Define standard builds for controls system hardware and software, including virtualization solutions
• Maintain process data historian (OSISoft PI), updating the process historian with new points as site projects are completed, monitoring health, maintaining communications to control systems and investigating/resolving issues as needed.
• Act as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting data collection issues.
• Monitor control system vendor information for approved patches and updates and plan upgrades with controls and site teams.
• Maintain antivirus solution operation and upgrades as required.
• Implement modifications to OT solutions to comply with global process, Airgas / Air Liquide Group Standards, equipment and safety standards.
• Manage new local OT projects to integrate new OT technology to improve the overall efficiency and reliability of operations by working with IT, Controls and plant site teams.
• Train personnel regarding OT topics.
• Train production supervisors, plant engineers, remote operations support staff to use OT solutions, understand new cyber security requirements as required.
• Follow Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, cybersecurity policies, OT best practices and other required processes maintain/update equipment configurations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer, chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• 10 years experience with computer systems concepts, including cyber security, computer networking, operating systems, network security, system administration, database management, and software programming
• 3 or more years experience working with Operational Technology systems such as PLC/DCS, networking equipment etc.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Delta V, Modicon, Wonderware, Siemens, OSISoft PI would be a plus
• Commitment to safety
• Excellent team player
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work across multiple projects and sites
• Ability to function in a highly decentralized team environment
• Ability to understand and manage internal customer expectations
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and technologies such as air separation plants, CO2 plants, and vacuum swing adsorption units and new controls systems technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient or able to quickly learn MS Office products and GSuite (Google) Products
• Ability to analyze data and develop solutions
• Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate alternatives and identify the optimum solution
• Flexible to support operations with 24/7 availability for problem resolution
• This is a hands-on position requiring overnight travel to Airgas operating facilities.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment