OT Engineer

Westinghouse ElectricSalwick Preston, GB

Credentials that matter

Skills and tools

  • Emerson DCS
  • DCS
  • Cyber Security

Required qualifications

  • maintaining or supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing or critical infrastructure environment.
  • Working knowledge of: PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA systems (e.g.
  • Siemens, ABB, Honeywell, Rockwell, Emerson).
  • Industrial communication protocols (e.g.
  • Modbus, OPC, Profibus, DNP 3, Ethernet/IP).
  • OT network architectures, segmentation, and security controls.
  • Understanding of functional safety (IEC 61508/61511) and safe system operation. working in a regulated or safety-critical environment (e.g. nuclear, energy, defence, or chemical industries).
  • Familiarity with IEC 62443 , OG 86 , NCSC CAF , and ISO 27001 frameworks. with OT monitoring tools (e.g.

About this role

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy , where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

Responsibilities

  • Control System Maintenance and Support Maintain operational control systems (PLCs, DCS, HMIs, and SCADA) across the site's production facilities.
  • Resolve system faults to ensure reliable, operation.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and implement system upgrades to improve performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with vendors, integrators, and suppliers for hardware/software support and lifecycle management.
  • System Design, Integration & Change Control Contribute to the design, development, and modification of OT systems following site engineering and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including system drawings, configuration records, and change logs.
  • Participate in system commissioning, testing, and validation.
  • Ensure changes follow approved configuration management and cyber security processes.
  • Cyber Security & System Hardening Collaborate with the Cyber Security team to implement secure architectures and technical controls within the OT environment.
  • Apply IEC 62443 , OG 86 , and NCSC CAF principles to maintain compliance and resilience.

Location, schedule, and travel

Hybrid working available.

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