Automation Architect: Fleet PLC/SCADA & OT Innovation

Van Oord; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance €0.31 per km

Home working allowance €2.15 per day

32 days annual leave

Variable bonus

Pension scheme

Health insurance option

Flexible hybrid working (2 days from 홈

GoodHabitz online training

Young Van Oord & Women communities

Sports & social events

Job summary

Van Oord is seeking an Automation Architect to own the design, quality and long-term performance of automation systems across the fleet. You will translate operational needs into robust PLC, SCADA and OT solutions and provide strategic direction for architecture and standardization.

Role requires a strong technical foundation in automation, 10+ years of experience, HBO-level education, and willingness to travel to vessels and project locations.

Qualifications

• A minimum HBO-level education in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Officer (MAROF) or comparable field.
• At least 10 years of relevant automation and control systems experience, preferably in industrial or maritime environments.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of automation projects from design to lifecycle management.
• Provide direction for automation strategy and architecture across the fleet; translate needs into technical requirements and functional designs for PLC, SCADA and OT systems.
• Develop functional specifications and ensure alignment between stakeholders, specialists and suppliers.
• Ensure OT cybersecurity and network architecture are integral to the design.
• Drive innovation using automation, data analysis, simulation, virtual commissioning and AI to improve performance and reliability.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

OT networks

Translate specifications

Supplier management

OT cybersecurity

Data analysis

Simulation

AI

Travel willingness

English

Driving license B

Education

HBO level in Industrial Automation/Electrical/Mechanical or MAROF

Tools

N/A

Job description

Van Oord is seeking an Automation Architect to own the design, quality and long-term performance of automation systems across the fleet. You will translate operational needs into robust PLC, SCADA and OT solutions and provide strategic direction for architecture and standardization.

Role requires a strong technical foundation in automation, 10+ years of experience, HBO-level education, and willingness to travel to vessels and project locations.