Operational Technology Engineer

Experis UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled Operational Technology Engineer to manage and optimise PowerOn systems. The role involves hands-on engineering, strategic planning, and governance oversight, while also mentoring other engineers for a 2–5 year transformation program. Ideal candidates should have deep expertise in PowerOn along with a strong knowledge of OT security practices. This contract role offers a competitive daily rate of £800 - £850 in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in PowerOn OT platform, essential for this role.
• Hands-on experience configuring and optimising operational technology systems.
• Strong understanding of OT governance and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise PowerOn OT systems on a daily basis.
• Act as Design Authority, providing architectural and governance oversight.
• Lead mentorship and training programs for colleagues.

Skills

PowerOn OT platform expertise

Operational technology security

Mentoring and training

Strategic planning

Hands-on engineering

Job description

INSIDE IR35 CONTRACT ROLE £800 - £850 Per Day

We are seeking a highly skilled Operational Technology (OT) Engineer with deep expertise in PowerOn and OT security. This role combines hands‑on engineering with strategic governance and architectural oversight, supporting the operation, optimisation, and lifecycle management of OT systems. The ideal candidate will balance technical execution with strategic planning, while mentoring and upskilling other engineers in a 2–5 year transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, and optimise PowerOn OT systems on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure delivery of OT services while maintaining high standards of performance and security.
• Configure and manage SCADA points, and ensure changes adhere to governance standards.
• Implement OT security practices across PowerOn and equivalent EMS / DMS platforms.

Design Authority & Governance

• Act as a Design Authority, providing architectural guidance, enforcing OT policies, standards, and technical best practices.
• Develop and maintain a Strategic Asset Management Plan for OT applications, including lifecycle planning and technical architecture oversight.
• Support vendor and supplier governance, ensuring compliance with operational and security standards.

Strategic Planning & Mentorship

• Lead and support the 2–5 year transformation programme, upskilling technical teams and preparing for succession planning of principal / chief engineers.
• Train and mentor RTS Technical Engineers through hands‑on guidance and structured training programmes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to balance strategic OT planning with operational execution.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven PowerOn OT platform expertise (experience on equivalent EMS / DMS platforms is not sufficient).
• Hands‑on experience operating, configuring, and optimising OT systems.
• Strong knowledge of OT security and governance practices.
• Ability to act as a Design Authority, combining technical architecture with governance responsibilities.
• Demonstrable experience mentoring and training OT engineers.
• Balanced skillset for strategic planning and hands‑on engineering (approx. 50/50 split).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with SCADA, EMS, or DMS platforms.
• Exposure to vendor management and contract oversight.
• Track record in operational excellence and succession planning within OT teams.

Key Deliverables (First 90 Days)

• Assess existing OT applications, operational processes, and security posture.
• Begin hands‑on operation and optimisation of PowerOn systems.
• Develop initial OT asset management plan covering lifecycle and technical architecture.
• Identify training and upskilling opportunities for RTS Technical Engineers.
• Establish governance processes for SCADA / OT changes and vendor management.