Surface MCP - OT Systems Lead

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation seeks a Surface MCP - OT Systems Lead to provide technical leadership for OT and PCN solutions on major capital projects. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, IT, vendors, and project teams to deliver secure, integrated OT solutions that meet project objectives.

The role requires strong OT and industrial cybersecurity knowledge, experience with DCS/PLC/SIS, and the ability to travel to project sites and offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading Operational Technology or related disciplines in industrial or energy environments.
• Experience supporting large capital projects through design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS and OT infrastructure concepts.
• Experience with PCN, network segmentation, and secure OT principles.
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity concepts and secure-by-design approaches.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to influence decisions.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT solution development for major capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership for industrial control systems and edge computing.
• Establish OT architecture standards and governance across activities.
• Collaborate with project teams, operations, contractors, and vendors to meet requirements.
• Review designs during planning, procurement, testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Support integration of control systems, networks, historians, and telecoms into OT.
• Develop modernization and lifecycle strategies for brownfield/greenfield sites.
• Ensure cybersecurity is integrated in design and operations.
• Support transition-to-operations planning and procedures.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies; drive safe execution.

Skills

OT leadership

Industrial automation

Process control networks

DCS/PLC/SIS knowledge

Industrial cybersecurity

Communication skills

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IS or related

Job description

Surface MCP - OT Systems Lead

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Surface MCP - OT Systems Lead through 10/5/2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).

The MCP OT Systems Lead provides technical leadership for Operational Technology (OT) and Process Control Network (PCN) solutions supporting major capital projects. This role is responsible for ensuring OT systems are designed, integrated, secured, and delivered in alignment with project objectives and long-term operational requirements. The successful candidate will work across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, telecommunications, IT, vendors, and project teams to develop and deploy reliable OT solutions that support safe and efficient operations throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and delivery of Operational Technology (OT) solutions for major capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership for industrial control systems, process control networks, industrial communications, edge computing, and IIoT technologies.
• Establish and maintain OT architecture standards, integration requirements, and technical governance across project activities.
• Collaborate with project teams, operations, engineering contractors, system integrators, and vendors to ensure OT solutions meet business, operational, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Review and influence technical designs during project planning, engineering, procurement, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Support the 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 industrial environments.
• Ensure cybersecurity considerations are incorporated throughout design, implementation, and operational readiness activities.
• Support transition-to-operations planning, including documentation, support models, operating procedures, and organizational readiness.
• Identify and manage technical risks, provide recommendations on mitigation strategies, and help drive safe and reliable project execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for OT-related initiatives across major capital projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, lessons learned, and the development of OT best practices and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading Operational Technology, Industrial Automation, Process Control Networks, or related disciplines within industrial or energy environments.
• Experience supporting large capital projects through multiple phases of execution, including design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems such as DCS, PLC, and SIS platforms.
• Experience with Process Control Networks (PCN), network segmentation concepts, and OT infrastructure.
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles and secure-by-design approaches.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence technical decisions across diverse organizations.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites, engineering offices, fabrication facilities, and operating assets as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading OT systems within the oil and gas, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, or other industrial sectors.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks, including ISA/IEC 62443.
• Experience with edge computing, IIoT technologies, industrial data integration, and advanced industrial systems.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, Main Automation Contractors (MACs), and system integration providers.
• Knowledge of brownfield modernization and lifecycle management programs.
• Previous experience supporting the transition of capital projects into operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and mentoring within project teams.

Relocation Options

Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered. Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

U.S. Regulatory notice

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

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Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations.

Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.