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About the Role

Faclon Labs is a deep-tech startup focused on enhancing infrastructure and utilities through IoT and SaaS technologies. We are seeking a Senior OT Operations Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is critical for managing and supporting our extensive Operational Technology (OT) environments within manufacturing facilities, ensuring the consistent and reliable operation of essential plant-floor systems. The role requires a dedicated professional with a strong background in industrial automation and a willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide comprehensive end-to-end support for large-scale Operational Technology (OT) environments across manufacturing facilities.
• Deliver 24x7 operational support to ensure high availability and reliability of plant-floor systems, including PLCs, SCADA, Historian, MES, and industrial automation systems.
• Troubleshoot production equipment, automation systems, industrial networks, and communication issues between PLC, SCADA, and MES platforms.
• Perform system backups, disaster recovery testing, restoration activities, and preventive maintenance of OT assets.
• Manage OT infrastructure, including industrial PCs, servers, application platforms, and high-availability environments.
• Monitor and maintain OT cybersecurity controls, including patch management, vulnerability remediation, and IT/OT network segmentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support commissioning, upgrades, modernization projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, operational procedures, system standards, and knowledge repositories.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and IT teams to ensure seamless manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with OT governance, security standards, and service-level commitments.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Systems, or related environments.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing plant-floor operations and production automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in mission-critical manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills and Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with Siemens S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1500 PLCs, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix, GE Fanuc Controllers, and ELAU PacDrive Systems.
• Proficiency with AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware) and AVEVA Historian.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• In-depth knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP.
• Experience managing industrial switches and OT network infrastructure.
• Good understanding of Windows Server Administration, OT Servers, Industrial PCs, Backup & Recovery Systems, and High Availability Environments.
• Solid understanding of OT Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, and Patch Management principles.
• Experience within Food & Beverage, Dairy, FMCG, Packaging, or Process Manufacturing industries is advantageous.
• Hands-on exposure to Filling and Packaging Lines, UHT Processing Systems, Conveyors, Palletizers, Robotics, and Automated Production Systems is a plus.
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations across multiple plants or facilities is beneficial.
• Relevant certifications such as Siemens TIA Portal Certification, Rockwell Automation Certifications, AVEVA Certifications, ISA/IEC 62443, CCNA Industrial, or Microsoft Windows Server Certifications are desirable.
• Previous experience supporting OT modernization, digital transformation, or Industry initiatives is a plus.

Work Environment and Experience

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Operational Technology (OT) or related fields. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in mission-critical manufacturing environments and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.