Operational Technology Manager

Operational Technology Manager

Location: Radnor, PA (Airgas HO) - Management - AMG-CorpHouston, TX (HO) - Management - AMG-Production

How Will You Contribute and Grow?

The Manager of Operational Technology provides the leadership and vision to ensure reliable Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and cybersecurity are deployed across production facilities. This role acts as the principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the OT technical domain, supporting the implementation of technologies in alignment with Group programs and strategies as well as local Airgas Merchant Gases initiatives. The Manager will oversee the support, upgrade, and implementation of solutions such as network segmentation, network design, virtualization, asset management, secure remote access, antivirus, backup/restore, patch management, and plant historians. The manager will also coordinate governance and compliance activities with global and local teams. The manager will support Airgas Merchant Gases Primary Production site staff and National Support staff with resolution of Operational Technology issues.

Are You a Match?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer, chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• 10 years experience with computer systems concepts, including cyber security, computer networking, operating systems, network security, system administration, database management, and software programming
• 3 or more years experience working with Operational Technology systems such as PLC/DCS, networking equipment etc. Experience with Allen Bradley, Delta V, Modicon, Wonderware, Siemens, OSISoft PI would be a plus
• Commitment to safety
• Excellent team player
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work across multiple projects and sites
• Ability to function in a highly decentralized team environment
• Ability to understand and manage internal customer expectations
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and technologies such as air separation plants, CO2 plants, and vacuum swing adsorption units and new controls systems technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient or able to quickly learn MS Office products and GSuite (Google) Products
• Ability to analyze data and develop solutions
• Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate alternatives and identify the optimum solution
• Flexible to support operations with 24/7 availability for problem resolution
• This is a hands-on position requiring overnight travel to Airgas operating facilities