We are seeking a Senior Operational Technology (OT) Architect – Technical Authority to define, govern, and evolve the OT architecture across our renewable energy portfolio.
A Technical Authority is expected to:Own architecture and standards across the domainAct as escalation point for complex system decisionsDrive roadmap alignment and governanceEnsure competence development and consistency across teamsThis is not only a design role. You will act as a technical authority for SCADA and OT systems, setting standards, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring consistent, high-quality solutions across projects and assets.You will play a central role in building and developing technical competencies within Operational Technology in BA Wind, ensuring that our solutions are robust, secure, and scalable while enabling operational excellence.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior OT Architect / Technical Authority, you will:Architecture & GovernanceDefine, maintain, and enforce the OT architecture strategy for SCADA and automation systemsEstablish and govern reference architectures, standards, and design principles across all assetsAct as the technical escalation point for complex system and integration decisionsEnsure alignment of architectures across projects, assets, and business unitsTechnical Authority & Capability BuildingAct as Technical Authority for SCADA and OT systems, ensuring consistency and quality of engineering deliverablesGuide, coach, and challenge engineering teams to improve technical solutions and design decisionsDrive competence development within OT engineering teams (methods, tools, best practices)Translate complex technical topics into clear guidance for both engineers and stakeholdersEngineering & Delivery SupportLead the design and integration of Level 1 SCADA systems from major OEMs (Siemens, Vestas, GE, Nordex)Support project teams with solution design, trade-offs, and technical decision-makingDrive standardization and interoperability across multi-vendor SCADA platformsProvide technical leadership in vendor selection, system upgrades, and lifecycle managementTechnology LeadershipOwn and maintain the OT technology and architecture roadmapEnsure cybersecurity-by-design and compliance with regulatory standardsSupport digitalisation initiatives, including OT/IT integration and data enablementIdentify and drive adoption of emerging technologies and automation trends
