Plant Computing Senior Engineer (MoM Manufacturing Operations Management)

About the role

The Plant Computing Senior Engineer will lead the operation, support and optimisation of plant computing systems for NEOM's green hydrogen facility. The role focuses on AspenTech solutions, OT infrastructure and IT/OT integration to ensure reliable, secure production and engineering processes.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and support plant computing platforms including AspenTech, SIMATIC and GE Vernova Advanced Energy Management System.
• Develop and execute maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and ensure system availability.
• Participate in projects that implement, upgrade or optimise OT systems, providing technical expertise, testing and documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for AspenTech tools and other OT solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate products, address business needs and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Support cybersecurity measures, audits and regulatory compliance for OT environments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in plant computing, OT systems or industrial automation.
• Hands‑on experience with AspenTech solutions such as Aspen IP.21 or Aspen InfoPlus.
• Strong understanding of OT networks, process control systems and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with IT/OT integration, Windows/Linux administration, virtualization and database management.
• Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards and backup/recovery solutions.

Required skills

• AspenTech (Aspen IP.21, Aspen InfoPlus)
• SIMATIC
• GE Vernova Advanced Energy Management System (E‑Terra Habitat)
• Windows and Linux administration
• Virtualisation technologies
• Database management
• Backup and recovery solutions
• Industrial protocols: Modbus, OPC, MQTT
• ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity framework
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure
• ITIL framework