Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer

Division:                               

ESCO Automation

Location:                              

Altoona, IA

Reports to:                          

Solutions Architect

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Status:                                   

Full-Time

Typical Working Hours: 

7:00am to 4:00pm

May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.

OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ENGINEER 

ESCO Group’s vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees, suppliers, community, and shareholders.

The position of Operational Technology Systems Engineer will be part of the Automation team at ESCO Group. This position is a contributing technical resource for client projects and should have a basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes. This position will be working alongside multi-disciplined engineers. 

OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET

As the Operational Technology Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical team. Objectives include:

• Willingness to assist with the development and support of OT infrastructure across industrial and automation environments.
• Willingness to support the implementation and maintenance of OT security practices across industrial and automation environments.
• Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
• Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates.
• Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes.

HOW YOU WILL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES

• Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements.
• Follow established processes and best practices to support reliable and secure operation of industrial systems and connected environments.
• Perform necessary modifications on existing programs.
• Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve.
• Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work. We also understand the importance of being transparent with our expectations. We do not expect candidates to “check-the-box” on all below:

• Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
• Willingness to develop knowledge in IT systems, as they relate to automation, system integration, and operational technology.
• Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies. You enjoy interacting with and learning about new technologies.
• Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills.
• Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
• Looking for ways to better themselves and others.
• Ability to demonstrate proper self-management (i.e., strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of progress, prioritizing responsibilities, knowledge of personal strengths).

TRAVEL REQUIRED
Accommodate up to 25% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Your Health: We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, employee assistance program (EAP), and company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Your Financial Goals: Beyond our 401k offering, with match, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its tax-deferred retirement benefits.
• Your Ownership: You don’t just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You’ll join other employee-owners along our ESOP journey and receive the intangible and tangible benefits that ownership provides.
• Your Work-Life Balance: We offer paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work

(depending on position), and encourage our Employee Owners to give back to their communities.

• Your Career Development: We offer tuition assistance and have a dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop you in your career.
• We Live our Core Values: We believe strongly in our five core values at ESCO Group. They are Respect, Mutual Commitment, Safe & Healthy Workplace, Integrity, and Get Better to Be Better.