Director, Operational Technology Infrastructure

Role Overview

• Lead the strategic and operational direction for OT infrastructure supporting production activities
• Drive performance standards to achieve system uptime, reliability, and safety targets
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on system resilience, risk mitigation, and maintenance optimization
• Direct the resolution of critical OT incidents to minimize impacts and safeguard operations
• Build and nurture robust, trust-based relationships with OT and DT teams at corporate and business unit levels
• Provide technical leadership and consistent guidance to ensure adherence to group-wide standards
• Facilitate cross-site knowledge sharing and standardization to enhance operational efficiency and innovation
• Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of OT infrastructure assets
• Ensure rigorous asset maintenance, system patching, and upgrades, aligned with change management processes to prevent production disruption
• Lead vendor selection and engagement for outsourced OT support services, maintaining high performance and contractual compliance
• Promote architectural and hardware standardization across sites to reduce complexity and cost
• Embed robust cybersecurity and safety protocols into all OT practices, adhering to AGA and industry standards
• Partner with cyber safety teams to maintain system segmentation, access controls, and incident readiness
• Lead disaster recovery planning for OT infrastructure, ensuring readiness and effective execution
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, tracking and championing remediation efforts to protect operational continuity
• Define and enforce governance frameworks, standardized procedures, and compliance measures for OT infrastructure
• Manage adherence to all corporate, regulatory, and environmental health and safety obligations
• Coordinate audit processes and implement remedial actions promptly
• Lead global OT infrastructure projects with a focus on aligning with operational priorities and schedules
• Collaborate with corporate and regional project offices to meet milestones, control budgets, and ensure smooth operational integration
• Oversee change control mechanisms for control systems, supervising commissioning and testing activities to validate readiness
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team comprising central and site-based OT professionals
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ongoing technical excellence
• Facilitate skills transfer and build organizational capability to strengthen the management of operational technology
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for system availability, incident response, and operational effectiveness
• Provide insightful reporting and recommendations to senior leadership based on operational data and industry advancements
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve cost efficiency, and leverage digital technologies for enhanced operational outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Over 10 years of experience in operational technology, industrial automation, or control systems, preferably within mining or heavy industry sectors
• A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership capacity managing large-scale OT infrastructure environments
• Proven expertise in digital transformation initiatives within the mining industry, network design for underground and open-pit mining environments, and disaster recovery in OT contexts
• Strong skills in operations management, process control enhancements, continuity planning, strategic and budget planning, stakeholder engagement, and project management
• Postgraduate qualifications such as a master’s degree in a technical discipline or business leadership (MBA/MBL) are strongly preferred
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• PMP