We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director – SCADA and Process Automation to lead the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of supervisory control and process automation systems across industrial operations. This role will oversee all SCADA architecture, PLC integration, and automation initiatives, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance systems that enhance operational efficiency and plant reliability. The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, industry-standard compliance expertise, and the ability to drive digital transformation within operations.
Develop and execute the global strategy for SCADA and process automation systems across all industrial facilities.
Oversee the design, integration, and lifecycle management of SCADA platforms, PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems.
Lead automation initiatives that enhance real-time monitoring, process control, and plant performance.
Ensure SCADA systems meet performance, redundancy, scalability, and cybersecurity requirements.
Implement secure OT architectures in alignment with ISA/IEC 62443 and corporate IT-OT convergence strategies.
Manage SCADA data management, historian systems, and analytics for operational intelligence and optimization.
Drive standardization of automation platforms, protocols, and engineering practices across business units.
Support capital project automation scopes, including vendor evaluation, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, instrumentation, IT, and engineering to align automation with operational goals.
Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of SCADA engineers, automation specialists, and systems integrators.
SCADA System Architecture and Lifecycle Management
PLC/RTU/HMI Integration and Standardization
Process Automation and Optimization Strategies
Cybersecurity for OT/ICS (ISA/IEC 62443 Compliance)
Data Historians, Real-Time Analytics & Alarm Management
Industrial Communication Protocols (Modbus, OPC, IEC 60870, DNP3)
Project Delivery from FEED to Commissioning
IT-OT Convergence and Industrial IoT Integration
Automation Platform Vendor Management (e.g., Siemens, GE, Schneider, Rockwell)
Team Leadership and Engineering Governance
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Control Systems, or Instrumentation Engineering
15+ years of experience in SCADA, PLC, and process automation systems within industrial sectors
Proven leadership in multi-site automation strategy and execution
Strong experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Wonderware, GE iFIX, Siemens WinCC, AVEVA, Ignition)
Familiarity with automation systems in hazardous and critical environments
Certification in cybersecurity (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, GICSP) and/or functional safety (e.g., TÜV) preferred
Excellent communication, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills