OT Infrastructure & Automation Engineer

INBEV BELGIUM; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

INBEV BELGIUM is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist to oversee the entire OT environment in production. You will drive operational management, cybersecurity, data availability and automation, ensuring continuity across all OT systems.

You will support PLCs, SCADA, historian systems and ERP integration, collaborating with IT/OT teams to deliver KPI-driven improvements in a highly regulated, brewery-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in OT/industrial automation.
• Strong PLCs, industrial networks, SQL databases and Excel/VBA skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee operational management of the entire OT infrastructure in production.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data availability and automation across OT networks and servers.
• Support all departments and drive continuity with incident response coordination.
• Maintain backups and data reporting for OT systems using standard tools.
• Manage PLC changes and hardware/software updates across PLC/scada environments.
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

PLC programming

Industrial networks

SQL databases

Microsoft Office (Excel, VBA)

OT/IT integration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Automation or equivalent

Outils

Versiondog

Description du poste

Seniority Level: Purpose of the job: You are reporting into the Technical Services Manager. You are responsible for the operational management, optimization, and security of the entire OT infrastructure within the production environment. You support all departments and play a key role in ensuring continuity, cybersecurity, data availability, and automation. Your main challenges are:

Main challenges are:

• Operational management of the entire OT infrastructure:
• OT networks (wired & wireless, including logistics)
• OT servers (physical & virtualized)
• Windows Server infrastructure (DCs, DHCP, DNS)
• Databases and data storage
• Installation, management, and maintenance of OT servers (Windows & OT software)
• Management and support of systems such as: SCADA (Brewing) iHistorian, FTHistorian, VantagePoint Kepware, iFIX LC7/LK5, WinCC Darwin, Powerplant, WMS, Protrack, YMS, LMS, UMS, ION IDAS, GPRS, RPB systems, Novotek Messenger, Novotek Report Plus, Versiondog Document share folders and TV screen infrastructure
• Data, Back-ups & reporting
• Data collection and support for operational monitoring
• Management of backups (PLC / SCADA / SQL / offline) using tools such as Acronis and Veeam
• Development and support of internal reporting to support operations (excluding Sigma, E&F, Quality, and packaging inspection machines – only Sigma is excluded) PLC & Automation
• Knowledge and management of PLCs, networks, and SQL databases
• Management of PLC changes via Versiondog
• Management of Siemens environments: Installations Updates FieldPGs and PC Tools Technical support for automation projects
• Support for VPO and GOPs Control & Automation
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• OT Cybersecurity support: Collaboration with the SOC team (Global IT/OT) Installation and management of antivirus software Incident support NIS2-related activities Link between IT and OT security Support & Collaboration Support for: IT/OSS (Sigma, Bluebox, …) All departments regarding OT External support partners
• Support of KPIs for all departments
• Support of the PDCA methodology
• Support of CoB automation
• Support for the automation skill matrix (OT)
• Optimization & Improvements
• Initiating and implementing improvement projects and standardization within the OT infrastructure Monitoring cost efficiency of the OT infrastructure Management and follow-up of energy measurements (RSG, ION, …)

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Automation or equivalent through experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years
• Technical competencies: (Job related) PLCs Industrial networks SQL databases Microsoft Office (Excel, VBA) OT/IT integration

Culture is at center of everything we do. We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit. We are the world’s biggest brewer! Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, we have opportunities across Europe in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have a team of 155,000 colleagues representing 135 nationalities and to operate 28 breweries across Europe. Today, working with brands like Stella Artois, Corona, and Bud, we brew the world’s most-loved beers, build iconic brands, and create meaningful experiences.