Metals Technology Manager - OT & Digital Transformation

Metals Technology Manager

Responsibilities

• Own OT and digital architecture across PLC, SCADA, DCS, IoT, Edge, historians, data and analytics platforms.
• Define and enforce technology standards, reference architectures, and lifecycle management practices.
• Act as the technical authority for digital and automation initiatives at KCL.

• Translate smelting, refining, utilities and maintenance requirements into robust digital solutions.
• Enable Industry 4.0 use cases such as predictive maintenance, process optimization, digital quality and energy optimization.
• Support pilots, POCs and roll-out in coordination with project and site teams.

• Ensure availability, reliability and performance of OT systems.
• Define and implement OT cybersecurity controls aligned with ISA/IEC 62443.
• Work very closely with the Cyber security Team and assist in patching and upgrades, backups and disaster recovery exercises for OT environments.

• HSE leadership and visible commitment
• Safety‑by‑design for OT & digital systems
• Statutory and site compliance (PTW, commissioning, maintenance) – for project implementation, the candidate must provide clear guidance pertaining to safety requirements, to the Business Partner and their Team members.
• Contribute to Incident investigation & corrective actions as and when required.
• Use of digital technologies for safety and environmental monitoring
• Project & Delivery Collaboration
• Partner with Integral Project Managers to provide design, estimation and risk inputs.
• Review vendor proposals, solution designs and ensure adherence to technology and security standards.
• Prepare technical updates and presentations, as necessary and directed by the Executive Leadership Team.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Act as primary technical interface between KCL site teams, Digital team, Group IT and vendors.
• Evaluate and recommend technology platforms, OEMs and system integrators.
• Champion Change Management, so that applications that are rolled out are implemented in a flawless manner.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in OT, process control and optimisation and/or digital technology roles.

• Strong experience in Metals, Mining, Smelting or heavy process industries.

• Expertise in PLC, SCADA, DCS, OT–IT integration, IoT and industrial data platforms.

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data analytics and visualization.

• Experience supporting large-scale digital or automation projects.

• Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in engineering preferably Electrical/ Electronics/ I&C/ Metallurgy/ Chemical

• Certifications in OT, cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443), digital or cloud platforms are desirable.