OT Systems Lead — Industrial Control & IIoT Expert

Oil Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking an MCP OT Systems Lead to provide technical leadership for OT/PCN solutions across major capital projects. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, IT, vendors, and project teams to design, secure, integrate, and deliver reliable OT systems throughout the project lifecycle.

The candidate will influence designs, develop standards, and ensure alignment with cybersecurity and operational readiness requirements across brownfield and greenfield

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading OT, Industrial Automation, or Process Control Networks in industrial or energy environments.
• Experience with large capital projects through multiple phases (design to startup).
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems (DCS, PLC, SIS).
• Experience with PCN, network segmentation, and OT infrastructure.
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles and secure-by-design approaches.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of OT solutions for major capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership for industrial control systems, PCN, and IIoT technologies.
• Establish and maintain OT architecture standards and governance across project activities.
• Collaborate with project teams, operations, engineering contractors, system integrators, and vendors to meet requirements including cybersecurity.
• Review and influence technical designs during planning, engineering, procurement, testing, and startup.
• Support integration of control systems, industrial networks, historians, telecommunications systems, and vendor packages into the broader OT environment.
• Develop modernization, upgrade, and lifecycle strategies for brownfield and greenfield environments.
• Ensure cybersecurity considerations are incorporated throughout design and operational readiness.
• Support transition-to-operations planning with documentation, support models, and SOPs.
• Identify and manage technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as trusted advisor for OT initiatives across major capital projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and OT best practices and standards.

Skills

OT leadership

Industrial automation

Process Control Networks

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Independent work style

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ISA/IEC 62443

Job description

Chevron is seeking an MCP OT Systems Lead to provide technical leadership for OT/PCN solutions across major capital projects. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, IT, vendors, and project teams to design, secure, integrate, and deliver reliable OT systems throughout the project lifecycle.

The candidate will influence designs, develop standards, and ensure alignment with cybersecurity and operational readiness requirements across brownfield and greenfield