Operational Technology Engineer – OPC UA Platform Specialist

About the role

Yara is seeking an Operational Technology Engineer to act as the OPC UA Platform Responsible, bridging technical teams and production site automation. You will ensure seamless data flow from global plants to the cloud while maintaining documentation and industrial standards.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact between technical and site automation teams, aligning global platform goals with local needs.
• Design, establish, and maintain connectivity between the digital platform and critical OT systems, including control and condition monitoring systems.
• Manage end‑to‑end production data flow to the cloud using OPC UA, SQL, PowerShell or CLI, ensuring data integrity.
• Lead documentation of requirements in Jira and Confluence, maintaining high documentation hygiene.
• Deploy specialized hardware and sensors (IoT, Radar, Lidar) in coordination with global tech teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Computer Science, Industrial Connectivity or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial production, automation control systems, or OT connectivity.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Required skills

• SQL, PowerShell, CLI for data management.
• IT networking knowledge (VLANs, firewalls, switches, routers, DMZs).
• Programming/scripting languages such as C, C++, Python.
• Familiarity with IIoT protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, LORAN).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and tools like Grafana.