Director, Operational Technology - Pipelines & Terminals

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; McPherson (KS); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHS, Inc. is seeking a Director, Operational Technology to lead OT systems across pipelines and terminals. The role oversees OT software/hardware reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, driving standardization and improvements across Operations, Engineering, and IT.

The position supports locations in McPherson, KS or Laurel, MT with ~25% travel. Strong leadership and industrial OT expertise are essential to balance operational needs with risk and future investments.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience supporting SCADA/ICS/terminal automation or similar OT environments.
• Prior leadership experience with progressively responsible roles.
• Experience in 24/7 industrial environments and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Direct OT strategy, governance, and performance for pipeline and terminal operations.
• Ensure OT system availability, reliability, resilience, and lifecycle performance.
• Oversee incident response, recovery, and continuity for critical OT systems.
• Develop OT support models, vendor agreements, lifecycle replacement plans, and spare strategies.
• Lead workforce planning, performance management, and capability development in OT teams.
• Align OT investments with risk, reliability, lifecycle needs, and business objectives.
• Provide leadership for OT cybersecurity and risk mitigation across IT and Operations.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, IT, Operations, and Engineering to strengthen OT security.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Oversee OT asset management, backups, and disaster recovery planning.

Conocimientos

SCADA systems

ICS/OT systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

OT cybersecurity

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering/IT

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

DTN terminal automation

Windows OT environments

Descripción del empleo

CHS, Inc. is seeking a Director, Operational Technology to lead OT systems across pipelines and terminals. The role oversees OT software/hardware reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, driving standardization and improvements across Operations, Engineering, and IT.

The position supports locations in McPherson, KS or Laurel, MT with ~25% travel. Strong leadership and industrial OT expertise are essential to balance operational needs with risk and future investments.