Operational Technology Engineer/Architect/SME

Hydrogen Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an Operational Technology Engineer/Architect/SME for a long-term contractual role. The position requires expertise in managing operational technology systems, particularly with GE Vernova PowerOn and SCADA platforms. Candidates should have experience acting as a design authority and improving system resilience. This role is primarily remote with occasional travel to Edinburgh. Competitive rate offered at £870 per day, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience as Operational Technology engineer, architect, or SME.
• Strong experience with operational applications governance.
• Proven ability to improve monitoring and resilience of OT systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for operational applications.
• Approve upgrades and support long-term operational stability.
• Mentor engineers and establish technical standards.

Skills

Operational Technology (OT) experience

Experience with GE Vernova PowerOn

Strong knowledge of SCADA

Mentoring engineers

Experience working with vendors

Tools

AVEVA PI (OSIsoft PI)

ODMS

Job description

Operational Technology Engineer/Architect/SME

Contract: Initial 9 months (long-term programme)

Rate: £870 per day Inside IR35

Location: Mostly remote with occasional travel to Edinburgh once per month

Looking for an Operational Technology Engineer/Architect/SME, acting as technical authority for business-critical operational applications. The focus is on improving system performance and resilience, governing OT architecture, approving upgrades, and supporting long-term operational stability across core platforms.

Key Requirements

• Operational Technology (OT) engineer, architect, or SME experience
• Strong experience with GE Vernova PowerOn (highly desirable) and ADMS platforms
• Good working knowledge of SCADA, AVEVA PI (OSIsoft PI), and ODMS
• Experience acting as design authority for OT infrastructure and application changes
• Proven involvement in operational acceptance testing, upgrades, and go/no-go decisions
• Ability to improve monitoring, performance, and resilience of OT applications
• Comfortable mentoring engineers and setting technical and procedural standards
• Experience working with vendors, IT teams, and third-party service providers