Director of Operational Technology & OT Security

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Laurel (MT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) and retirement plans

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a Director of Operational Technology for our Pipelines and Terminal division. You will provide strategic leadership for OT systems and networks, ensuring reliability, security, and regulatory compliance across pipeline and terminal operations.

The role may be located in McPherson, KS or Laurel, MT with ~25% travel. Build partnerships across Operations, Maintenance, IT, and external vendors to drive continuous improvement and standardization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting SCADA systems, ICS, terminal automation, or similar OT environments.
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in 24/7 industrial environments and in regulated settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategy, governance, and performance of OT systems and services for pipeline and terminal operations.
• Ensure OT system availability, reliability, resilience, and lifecycle performance.
• Oversee incident response, escalation, recovery, and continuity for critical OT systems.
• Develop OT support models, vendor agreements, lifecycle plans, and spare strategies.
• Lead OT organization development via workforce planning, performance management, and capability development.
• Align OT investments with risk, reliability, lifecycle requirements, and business objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

OT/SCADA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

DTN terminal automation platforms

Job description

CHS Inc. is seeking a Director of Operational Technology for our Pipelines and Terminal division. You will provide strategic leadership for OT systems and networks, ensuring reliability, security, and regulatory compliance across pipeline and terminal operations.

The role may be located in McPherson, KS or Laurel, MT with ~25% travel. Build partnerships across Operations, Maintenance, IT, and external vendors to drive continuous improvement and standardization.