Operational Technology Senior Specialist

Origis Energy O&M and Construction Technicians; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Origis Energy seeks an Operational Technology Senior Specialist to maintain and secure SCADA and communications for large photovoltaic solar plants, including ROC operations. You will ensure uptime, security, and regulatory compliance while supporting field and ROC teams.

The role is full-time, hybrid in Austin, TX, with occasional travel to sites for commissioning and support. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of OT/SCADA or controls support experience in utility-scale solar.
• Familiarity with PV plant SCADA tech and protocols.
• Strong networking and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA, networking, and control systems at utility-scale solar plants.
• Monitor DAS, weather stations, inverters, and plant controllers for reliable telemetry.
• Support ROC/Field team with real-time monitoring, alarms, and shift coordination.
• Assist SCADA Manager with troubleshooting outages and polling anomalies.
• Coordinate with MSSP to maintain OT network security (firewalls, switches, VPNs).
• Administer PACS: user provisioning, alert monitoring, and badge management.
• Assist commissioning and testing of OT infrastructure at new sites.
• Manage OT cybersecurity: patching, password policies, and segmentation per NERC/NIST/IEC.
• Support Compliance with NERC CIP program and audit evidence collection.
• Maintain system documentation and network diagrams.
• Provide OT support for root cause analysis and incident response.

Skills

OT/SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity

Troubleshooting

Remote ROC support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

OSI PI

Modbus

DNP3

OPC

IEC 61850

Job description

Join the Origis Energy Team!

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net‑zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long‑term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:

Solve for Tomorrow.

A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy.Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon‑free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.

Rise Together.

To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?

Perform at Peak.

We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?

Inspire & Grow.

The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution‑driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.

Be Resilient.

The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.

Position Description

The Operational Technology Senior Specialist position, reporting to the Operation Technology Manager, is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and securing the control systems and communication infrastructure used in the operation of large‑scale photovoltaic (PV) solar generation facilities, as well as the Remote Operations Center (ROC) that monitors them. This includes SCADA systems, data acquisition equipment, networking devices, physical access control systems, and integrations with remote monitoring platforms. The OT Senior Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring plant up‑time, compliance with grid and NERC CIP requirements, and cybersecurity of field and ROC assets.

The OT Senior Specialist is a regular, full‑time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA, networking, and control systems at utility‑scale solar plants.
• Monitor data acquisition systems (DAS), weather stations, inverters, and plant controllers to ensure reliable performance and accurate telemetry.
• Support the Remote Operations Center (ROC)/Field team with daily operations, including real‑time SCADA/telemetry monitoring, alarm response, and shift‑to‑shift coordination for the ROC.
• Assist SCADA Manager with troubleshooting escalated issues at solar plants, including communications‑loss events, tag/polling anomalies, and network‑related alarms.
• Work with managed security services provider to maintain secure and stable OT networks, including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPNs.
• Administer the Physical Access Control System (PACS) including user access provisioning, alert monitoring, triage, and managing of access badges at the ROC and Austin office locations.
• Assist with commissioning, configuration, and testing of new solar sites’ OT infrastructure.
• Manage OT cybersecurity protocols, including patching, password policies, and network segmentation in accordance with standards such as NERC CIP, NIST, or IEC 62443.
• Support the Compliance Department with various tasks pertaining to Origis’ NERC CIP Medium/Low Impact program, including access management documentation, patch and baseline attestations, and audit evidence collection.
• Maintain documentation of system configurations, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide OT support for root cause analysis, alarms, and incident response at solar sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in OT, SCADA, or controls support in a renewable energy or utility‑scale solar environment.
• Familiarity with PV plant SCADA systems and technologies (e.g., Ignition, Power Factors, OSI, SEL).
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC, IEC 61850).
• Hands‑on experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, IP addressing, VLANs, and cybersecurity tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills for OT/SCADA systems and field instrumentation.
• Ability to support Remote Operations Center (ROC) activities, including real‑time monitoring and incident escalation.
• Ability to travel to remote solar sites and provide remote support for nationwide utility‑scale solar and battery storage portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with renewable utility‑scale energy equipment (e.g., PV Inverters, RTACs, MET Stations).
• OT/ICS security certification (e.g., GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, CompTIA Security+, or similar).

Role Expectations

• Participation in after‑hours on‑call rotations for SCADA/OT and ROC support.
• Occasional work during evenings/weekends for maintenance or upgrades.

Location

Location Austin, TX – Hybrid (in office Tues–Thurs, WFH Mon & Fri)

Travel

Travel Potential travel to solar facilities. Up to 15–20% travel is required as necessary.

Job Level

Job Level Associate – no direct reports

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