Job Opportunity

Operations Technology Manager 

League City, Texas, United States 

INEOS Styrolution America LLC 

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The Position: Operations Technology Manager  - This role will manage the North American operational technology (OT) security, lead major DCS projects, and develop the strategy for advanced process control projects for INEOS Styrolution.  He or she will manage contractors, coordinate with IT, work with site Controls Engineers, and individually contribute to the execution of projects and activities.  This role will primarily focus on OT security for the first 12-18 months.  After the first 12-18 months this role will focus on DCS upgrade and advanced process control projects while continuing to manage OT security.

What you will do:  

• Develop the plan and manage the execution of the operational technology cyber security program in compliance with INEOS Styrolution’s IGGN-22 security controls
  • OT security management includes system hardening, operating system and vendor application patching, network design, anti-virus protection, monitoring of networks and logs, employee and contractor training, maintenance procedures, & purchasing specifications
  • Manage the implementation of  projects as needed to achieve the required OT security
  • Manage contractors and coordinate activities with site controls engineers at 8 polymer and monomer sites in North America to define and execute the OT security plan
  • Accountable for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of OT assets by implementing and maintaining security controls, engaging in proactive threat assessment, mitigation planning, and security trend analysis
  • In cooperation with Global manager OT systems and Global IT, coordinate and carry out OT security incident management lifecycle including preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery
  • Accountable for gap analysis and regular audits of OT environments to ensure compliance with company security requirements and industry security standards.
  • Accountable for complex and speedy troubleshooting to minimize any security threats to the company’s OT assets
  • Help manage and maintain OT systems, build, image and deploy machines virtual and physical related to DCS and other 3rd party applications
  • Manage Local and Regional OT Hardware to include Servers (Backups, Systems Disaster Recovery, Systems Business Continuity) and Clients (Handhelds, Barcode Scanners, Printing Solutions)
  • Expected to lead the OT backup and disaster recovery plans for the site
  • Work with Global Technology Manager OT systems on OT application licensing and asset management inventory for systems on-site (Assets to include all OT assets)
  • Serve as a system administrator for all DCS applications and perform all necessary activities of a system administrator to ensure high availability of systems and applications
  • Work with DCS other applications’ customer support to resolve system and application issues as needed
  • Work with the site network administrators to manage the site OT network architecture and keep up to date
  • Responsible for identifying reliability issues and recommending solutions for system improvements
• Provide technical support for DCS upgrade projects in North America
• Develop the strategy for advanced process control improvements for 8 sites (polymers and monomers) in North America

What you will bring: 

Level of education & Knowledge:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in chemical engineering, E&I engineering, process control engineering, computer science, information systems, or relevant work experience with DCS and other OT security
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in chemical, petrochemical, or supporting industry required
• Strong English communications skills required
• Industry certification in security and/or network security (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CCNP Security, CCNA) – highly desirable.

Experience in general:

• Process control and automation experience is a plus
• Experience in cyber security is a plus
• Experience with project management and execution is a plus
• Solid understanding of IT and OT infrastructure, services, and standards

Technical skills:

• Expertise in securing and working with ICS/SCADA systems
• Expertise in switching protocols – STP, ARP Inspection, DHCP Snooping
• Experience in a Microsoft Windows 10, and Server 2016 landscape
• Experience with industry standards incl. ITIL, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27000
• Experience with managing multiple projects at once

The Location: This opportunity is located in League City, Texas, only 25 miles from downtown Houston.

What We Offer You

• Above-market compensation includes performance-related pay and bonuses
• Career development, job progression, and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment, paid vacation, and sick time
• A comprehensive health benefits package with low premiums to support employee wellbeing
• Retirement savings with company match plus contributions
• Fitness reimbursement to encourage employees to stay healthy and active

Our Company

• No. 1 global leader in styrenics: Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard, and Styrenic Specialties
• 3,600 employees worldwide
• 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
• Customers in 106 countries
• 6 billion EUR in 2021

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team

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