Senior OT Operations Engineer

Faclon Labs Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Faclon Labs is seeking an OT/Industrial Automation specialist to manage and support a large-scale OT environment across multiple manufacturing facilities. You will provide end-to-end support for PLCs, SCADA, Historian, and MES systems, ensuring high availability and reliability of plant-floor operations.

Relocation to Saudi Arabia is required. The role demands strong troubleshooting, collaboration with IT/OT teams, and a track record in maintaining secure, high-uptime manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Must-have experience in Operational Technology (OT) and industrial automation environments.
• Willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA systems and MES.
• Experience managing industrial networks and OT cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a large-scale OT environment across manufacturing facilities.
• Provide end-to-end support for PLCs, SCADA, Historian, MES, and automation systems.
• Deliver 24x7 operational support to ensure high availability of plant-floor systems.
• Troubleshoot production equipment, automation systems, and network issues between PLC, SCADA, MES.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Siemens S7-300/400/1500

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix

GE Fanuc Controllers

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA Historian

MES

Job description

Type: Full time

Experience: 5-8+ Years

Location: Saudi Arabia- KSA

What You'll Do

• Manage and support a large-scale Operational Technology (OT) environment across manufacturing facilities.
• Provide end-to-end support for PLCs, SCADA, Historian, MES, and industrial automation systems.
• Deliver 24x7 operational support to ensure high availability and reliability of plant-floor systems.
• Troubleshoot production equipment, automation systems, industrial networks, and communication issues between PLC, SCADA, and MES platforms.
• Perform system backups, disaster recovery testing, restoration activities, and preventive maintenance of OT assets.
• Manage OT infrastructure including industrial PCs, servers, application platforms, and high-availability environments.
• Monitor and maintain OT cybersecurity controls, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and IT/OT network segmentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support commissioning, upgrades, modernization projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, operational procedures, system standards, and knowledge repositories.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and IT teams to ensure seamless manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with OT governance, security standards, and service-level commitments.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Systems, or related environments.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Siemens S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1500 PLCs.
• Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• GE Fanuc Controllers.
• ELAU PacDrive Systems.
• AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware).
• AVEVA Historian.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Experience managing industrial networks and communication protocols including:
• Ethernet/IP.
• Profinet.
• Modbus TCP.
• Industrial Switches and OT Network Infrastructure
• Good understanding of:
• Windows Server Administration.
• OT Servers and Industrial PCs.
• Backup & Recovery Systems.
• High Availability Environments.
• OT Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, and Patch Management
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing plant-floor operations and production automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in mission-critical manufacturing environments.

Bonus Points

• Experience within Food & Beverage, Dairy, FMCG, Packaging, or Process Manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on exposure to:
• Filling and Packaging Lines
• UHT Processing Systems
• Conveyors and Palletizers
• Robotics and Automated Production Systems
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations across multiple plants or facilities.
• Relevant certifications such as:
• Siemens TIA Portal Certification
• Rockwell Automation Certifications
• AVEVA Certifications
• ISA/IEC 62443
• CCNA Industrial
• Microsoft Windows Server Certifications
• Previous experience supporting OT modernization, digital transformation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

You should not apply with us if

• You don't want to work in agile environments
• The unpredictability and super iterative nature of startups scare you
• You hate working with people who are smarter than you
• You don't thrive in self-driven, "owner mindset" environments- nothing wrong- just not our type!

About Us

We're Faclon Labs- a high-growth, deep-tech startup on a mission to make infrastructure and utilities smarter using IoT and SaaS. Sounds heavy? That's because we do heavy lifting- in tech, in thinking, and in creating real-world impact.

We're not your average startup. We don't do corporate fluff. We do ownership, fast iterations, and big ideas. If you're looking for ping-pong tables, we're still saving up. But if you want to shape the soul of the company while it's being built- this is the place!