Metals Technology Manager - OT & Digital Transformation

Metals Technology Manager Responsibilities Technology Leadership (OT & Digital) 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. Digital Transformation & Use Case Enablement 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. OT Systems & Cybersecurity 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. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) 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. Education & Certifications • 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.