What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Technology Engineer position at DSJ Global?
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Operational Technology Engineer to join our safety-focused team. This role is responsible for supporting all levels of the Process Control Network (PCN) from Level 1-3, including control systems networking, servers, and workstations. The position involves collaborating with production sites to maintain, upgrade, patch, and ensure cybersecurity on proprietary DCS / PLC systems.Company OverviewWe are a leading provider of environmental and industrial services in North America, serving a diverse customer base across various industries including chemical, energy, manufacturing, and government agencies. The company offers a range of services, including hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, recycling, and used oil re-refining. We operate in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and India.BenefitsCompetitive annual salaryOpportunities for career growth and promotionHealth, dental, and life insurance401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid time offCompany-paid certifications, licenses, and trainingResponsibilitiesPrioritize health and safety by complying with work practices, policies, and processes, ensuring safe operations at all times.Manage the production environment proactively to prevent business-impacting incidents and develop backup maintenance processes.Audit and provide recommendations for PCN improvements to optimize performance.Configure and manage all PCN equipment, including servers, switches, routers, firewalls, NAS, VPN, thin clients, KVM, and VM.Collaborate with the Controls Systems team to ensure operational readiness at company sites.Provide OT engineering support to the plant maintenance department as needed and coordinate major system outage planning.Develop multi-year strategies to keep control systems and the PCN updated with current OEM hardware and software.Lead upgrades of PCNs to ensure compliance with OEM and industry standards.Assist in developing capital project lists and budgeting for projects.Maintain PCN diagrams according to industry models.Install and maintain OT systems for secure remote access and asset management / cybersecurity.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Information Technology required (alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted).10-15 years of relevant experience.Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) required.Rockwell Control Network Training required.Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) required.Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred.Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) preferred.Knowledge of cybersecurity and Industrial Control System Standards (ISA, NIST).Experience with Linux, Microsoft Server / Windows, Powershell, VM software (Hyper-V / VMware), Active Directory, Thin Client Management, SQL.Familiarity with Industrial Communication Protocols like Modbus, Profibus, OPC UA / DA, FTP, SFTP.Understanding of OEM software (e.g., Factory Talk, DeltaV, Wonderware, Canary, ABB).Experience in network design engineering and maintenance.Ability to travel 10%-25%.Discipline(s) : EngineeringJob type : Permanent
