Expert Operational Technology

at Eneco
EUR 80,000-117,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ Hybrid

🕙 32-40 hours per week

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences

Security @ 4 Leadership @ 4 Communication @ 4 Compliance @ 4

Details

Be at the forefront of building scalable OT solutions and infrastructure that drive Eneco’s renewable energy ambitions. Work in a collaborative organisation that values innovation and adaptability and unlock your potential with advanced training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with stakeholders to understand KPIs and functional requirements and translate these into clear technical specifications for implementation.
  • Lead the development of SCADA/PLC systems and related software (HMI, SCADA, Historian, MES) across multiple production sites.
  • Lead the development and improvement of OT infrastructure and networks, covering field devices, control layers and centralized solutions for asset steering, monitoring and optimization.
  • Apply and roll out security standards (ISO 27001 & IEC 62443) across system architectures and lifecycle phases; implement security controls and guide suppliers on compliance.
  • Anticipate OT/IT risks and deliver safe, scalable, future-proof solutions for mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Vendor management: develop system designs and guide suppliers with technical and policy requirements.
  • Maintain and improve technical documentation, network drawings and asset lists.
  • Bridge OT teams, IT teams and asset development teams through knowledge sharing; support technical skill development through training and coaching.
  • Contribute to the development of standards and practices for the OT domain and communicate/defend these internally and externally when necessary.

Requirements

  • Master degree in industrial automation, electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent through experience.
  • Minimum 8 years relevant work experience, preferably in mission-critical environments.
  • Proven experience in OT development methodologies and OT system, infrastructure and network architectures (including IEC 62264).
  • Deep technical expertise in OT control systems and infrastructure (SCADA, PLCs, OT networks, field devices, HMI, Historian, MES).
  • Strong knowledge of security concepts and relevant standards/frameworks (ISO 27001, IEC 62443).
  • Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends and practical application of existing and emerging technologies, including Data and Analytics.
  • Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Excellent communication, leadership and vendor management abilities.
  • Experience and knowledge within the renewable energy industry is preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Gross annual salary between €80.000 and €117.000 (including FlexBudget and 8% holiday allowance; role-dependent bonus or collective profit sharing).
  • FlexBudget: can be paid out, used to buy extra holiday days or saved.
  • Personal and professional growth: advanced training and development opportunities.
  • Hybrid working: 40% at the office, 40% from home, 20% flexibly; with manager approval you may work abroad (within approved countries) up to 3 weeks/year, max 2 consecutively.
  • Work-life balance and the opportunity to contribute to Eneco’s mission to become carbon neutral by 2035.

Location

  • Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. You will join Eneco’s digital organisation in Rotterdam and work closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Application & Contacts

  • Recruiter: Jorn Jansen
  • Phone: +31 6 24227486