OT Infrastructure Specialist

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Job Description

Job Summary

The OT Infrastructure Specialist collaborates with the organizations Operations Technology (OT) teams to develop and support infrastructure solutions; maintains close working relationships with vendors to ensure compliance with the organizations hardware or communications standards and monitor costs closely; and continuously analyzes the organizations current OT processes technology and vendors to identify areas of improvement.

Additionally this role will support Industrial IoT (IIoT) telemetry and edge communication architectures including technologies such as MOXA devices CAN Bus Modbus protocols and intelligent data acquisition systems while leveraging Python and AI-driven analytics to improve operational efficiency reliability and visibility across OT environments.

The position will also evaluate pilot and implement emerging OT IoT edge computing automation AI and industrial connectivity solutions as business needs evolve. Success in this role requires the ability to rapidly learn new technologies adapt to changing operational requirements and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where innovation experimentation and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design deploy and support industrial and IoT infrastructure solutions including communication networks leveraging MOXA hardware and edge devices

• Configure troubleshoot and optimize industrial protocols such as Modbus (RTU/TCP) CAN Bus and related field communications

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation telemetry processing and monitoring tools

• Support and optimize telemetry systems SCADA environments and remote data acquisition platforms

• Integrate and maintain Industrial IoT (IIoT) architectures including sensors edge computing and cloud-connected systems

• Ensure reliable secure data flow from edge to enterprise systems including data validation and normalization

• Apply AI/ML techniques to improve operational performance predictive maintenance and anomaly detection

• Collaborate with engineering operations and vendors to enhance real-time visibility analytics and system performance

• Evaluate and implement emerging OT/IoT technologies aligned with business strategy

• Maintain cybersecurity compliance and OT standards including policies procedures and HSE requirements

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience preferred

• Experience managing mid to large IT related projects preferred

• Experience in oil and gas service industry preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Highly collaborative team-oriented mindset

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and Azure

• Experience with MOXA networking hardware (industrial switches serial gateways edge connectivity devices)

• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols including Modbus (RTU/TCP) CAN Bus OPC and MQTT

• Experience with Python programming for automation scripting and data processing

• Familiarity with telemetry systems SCADA integration and remote monitoring solutions

• Working knowledge of Industrial IoT (IIoT) architectures and edge computing

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts and their application in industrial or telemetry environments is a plus

• Experience integrating OT data into cloud or enterprise systems (Azure IoT data lakes etc.)

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles in OT/IoT environments

• Experience with data acquisition systems sensors and field instrumentation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully performthe roles essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities toperform their major responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand or walk; use handsto finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent environmental conditions an employee willencounter while performing the roles essential functions. The noise level in some work environments canbe moderate and an employee may encounter extreme weather conditions while performing major accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform their majorresponsibilities.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performedby employees within the roles classification. This job description is not to be interpreted as acomprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications required of employees assigned tothis role

PROPWR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.