Director, Operational Technology

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The Director of Operational Technology (OT) provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the utility’s mission-critical operational technology systems. This role encompasses responsibility for the Outage Management System (OMS); multiple Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms including the Energy Management System (EMS), Generation Management System (GMS), and Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS); the private OT telecommunications network (fiber, microwave, and wireless); private network asset management; and the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) drafting department. The Director ensures these integrated systems operate securely, reliably, and efficiently in support of safe and dependable electric utility operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership & Strategy 

• Provide overall leadership and strategic oversight for the utility’s OT environment, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and regulatory requirements. 

• Establish policies, procedures & standards that ensure system reliability, cybersecurity, & interoperability across OT platforms. 

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across SCADA, OMS, Telecom, GIS, & private network asset management functions. 

OMS & SCADA Management (EMS, GMS, ADMS) 

• Direct the operation, maintenance, and modernization of OMS and SCADA platforms. 

• Ensure availability, redundancy, and security of EMS, GMS, and ADMS to support real-time monitoring and control of generation, transmission, and distribution systems. 

• Drive integration across OMS, SCADA, GIS, and other Enterprise Digital Systems to improve situational awareness, outage response, and customer service. 

• Advance analytics, automation, and forecasting capabilities to support operational excellence. 

OT Telecommunications & Network Management 

• Oversee the design, operation, and maintenance of the private OT communications network, including fiber optic, microwave, and wireless technologies. 

• Ensure telecom infrastructure reliability, scalability, and resilience to support system operations. 

• Lead telecom asset management including lifecycle planning, inventory tracking, and capital investment strategies. 

GIS Drafting & Mapping 

• Provide direction to the GIS drafting department, ensuring accurate, timely mapping and records of utility assets. 

• Enable integration of GIS with OMS and asset management systems. 

• Maintain compliance with data governance, quality assurance, and operational standards. 

Governance, Risk, and Compliance 

• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations, including NERC CIP, FERC, and FCC requirements. 

• Implement and oversee OT cybersecurity best practices in