OT Solution Director

Koninklijke Vopak N.V.; Rotterdam; Híbrido; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30 vacation days

Pension scheme

Health insurance contribution

Internet allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Koninklijke Vopak N.V. in the Netherlands seeks a Global OT Solutions Director to shape a future-proof OT strategy, own product lifecycles, and lead global teams. The role drives OT governance, security standards, and cross-functional collaboration across the enterprise.

You will report to senior leadership, bridge global strategy with local execution, and work in a hybrid arrangement that supports flexible, high-impact delivery. A strong background in OT/IT and process safety is essential.

Formación

• Master's degree in a technical field, IT, Automation, or equivalent.
• 5-10+ years of OT/IT experience in terminal operations or process industries.
• Hands-on with DCS, MES, IIoT, sensors and scheduling packages.
• Strong knowledge of process safety concepts (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL).
• Familiar with ISA-88/ISA-95 and ISO 27001 information security.
• Experience in leading application development and deployments (Agile/Waterfall).

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the global OT strategy for safe, compliant terminal ops.
• Own the Vopak Edge Platform and Terminal Automation lifecycles and roadmaps.
• Drive global vendor relationships and OT security standards.
• Bridge global strategy with local execution across business units.
• Collaborate with Asset Management and SHEQ on process safety matters.
• Serve as SME and trusted partner across the enterprise.

Conocimientos

OT/IT leadership

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Agile/Waterfall

DCS/SCADA

Educación

Master's degree (technical/IT/Automation)

Herramientas

DCS (Emerson/Yokogawa)

MES

IIoT/sensors

Batching & scheduling

Descripción del empleo

Global OT Solution Director Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. To strengthen our leading position in the energy transition and global trade, we are looking for your talent. As Global OT Solution Director, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Why you'll love working with us

Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and colleagues with a good sense of humor. A healthy work-life balance with hybrid work - depending on your role. A salary ranging from a minimum of € 100.000,- to a maximum of € 150.000,- depending on your experience, knowledge and seniority in the role.

• 30 vacation days, with the option to purchase 10 additional days.
• An excellent pension scheme with only 4% personal contribution to our own Vopak pension fund.
• We cover 50% of your health insurance premium.
• Net internet allowance of 40 euros per month on a full-time basis.

Your Mission

OT plays an important role in creating safe, efficient and cost effective operations by means of deploying SCADA, DCS, Truck handling and CCTV solutions. However the current OT landscape is fragmented as many local solutions are in place that need servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting. To bring OT to the next level a clear strategy is needed, next to guidance/governance and project support helping the BUs and JV's need to organize accordingly.

What will you be doing?

As the Global OT Solutions Director, you will serve as the strategic driving force behind our global Operational Technology landscape, shaping a future-proof vision that ensures safe, compliant, and highly efficient terminal operations worldwide. Reporting to the Senior Vice President Digital Solutions, you will define and execute our global OT strategy - establishing standard blueprints for greenfield and brownfield sites, driving strategic vendor relationships, and governing essential standards in OT security and alarm management. In this high-impact, cross-functional role, you will bridge the gap between global strategy and local execution. You will act as the Product Owner for the Vopak Edge Platform and our Terminal Automation solutions, managing their end-to-end lifecycles, roadmaps, and IT/OT integrations (such as DCS and automated truck loading). Beyond technology ownership, you will serve as a key Subject Matter Expert and trusted sparring partner across the enterprise: collaborating with Global Asset Management on sustaining CapEx portfolio reviews, working with Global SHEQ on critical process safety matters (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL), and stepping in to advise local Business Units on complex OT challenges. By establishing strong global capabilities and nurturing an active OT community, you will drive technology adoption, ensure compliance, and maximize the re-use of proven best practices across all terminals. The Global OT Solution director is also someone who could be called upon in case special OT expertise is required by the BU which is not available within the BU.

Education

Master's degree in a technical field, IT, Automation, or equivalent.

Track Record

5-10+ years of experience in OT and/or IT, with a strong preference for Operational Technology in terminal operations or process industries.

Project Delivery

Proven success in leading application development, implementations, and handovers to operational teams using both Agile and Waterfall frameworks.

Core OT Systems

Hands-on familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS-preferably Emerson or Yokogawa), MES, IIoT/sensors, batching, and scheduling packages.

Process Safety

Solid understanding of process safety frameworks, including HAZOP, LOPA, ALARP, and SIL.

Industry Standards

Strong foundation in industrial automation standards (ISA-88, ISA-95) and information security (ISO 27001).

Working knowledge

Working knowledge of IT service management and governance frameworks (ITIL, ASL).

Continuous Improvement

Familiarity with continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies (Lean, BPM).

Don't meet all our criteria? No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you.

Is this your next step? We'd love to meet you! Together, we help the world flow forward.

Citizens and businesses everywhere can switch on the lights and go about their day, without ever having to wonder whether the energy is available. Vopak provides infrastructure solutions for storing the products that make it possible. But our tanks and terminals alone don't get the job done. Our people do. That's why we say: there is human energy inside.

Read more about us at www.careersatvopak.com