IT Engineer for Bharathi Cement in California, USA

Bharathi Cement is the flagship brand of Vicat Operations in India

Vicat is a pioneer in cement manufacturing since its invention by Louis Vicat in 1817. Vicat Group, France is a global cement organisation with offices in 11 countries. Its main business interests are Cement, Ready-Mixed Concrete, Concrete Product (Precast) and Aggregates.

Vicat in India functions in 3 verticals - Cement, Aggregates and Polymers with a team of over 850 professionals and operations spread across 7 states in India. We are a young organization with a great professional experience and a strong 198 years of legacy

Position: OT and IT Systems Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled OT and IT Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems within our organization, ensuring overall security, availability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integration of OT and IT Systems:

• Design and implement integrated solutions for operational and information technology systems.
• Ensure transparent and secure communication between OT and IT systems.
• Industrial Systems Security:

• Implement robust security measures to protect industrial systems from internal and external threats.
• Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Performance Management:

• Monitor and optimize the performance of OT and IT systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance:

• Develop preventive maintenance programs to ensure the continuous reliability of systems.
• Respond promptly to incidents, diagnose problems, and implement corrective solutions.
• Interfunctional Collaboration:

• Work closely with operational teams, software development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, deploying, and managing OT and IT systems.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus) and network protocols.
• Strong skills in industrial and network systems security.
• Practical experience with technologies such as SCADA, PLC, DCS, MES, and distributed control systems.
• Good programming and automation skills (e.g., Python, scripting).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with excellent communication skills.

Location: This position is based at a cement plant in Lebec, California and the Regional Headquarter in Encino California. (nationalcement.com)

If you are passionate about OT and IT systems, possess the required skills, and wish to contribute to our success, we invite you to apply for this exciting position. Join us in playing a key role in managing and optimizing our operational and information technology infrastructure

Reporting: CIO USA

Email: hrd@vicat.com