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Job description
To strengthen our team at the Bolzano office, we are looking for an OT System Architect (IT technologies in an industrial context).
The OT (Operational Technology) department is responsible for the design and management of technological systems for energy production plants in the following areas:
- Telecommunications and networking
- Cybersecurity and video surveillance
- Monitoring, remote control, and data acquisition (SCADA, PLC, RTU)
The candidate will be required to
- Support the manager in:
- Designing OT systems for new plants and for improvements to existing plants;
- Implementing cybersecurity policies in compliance with current directives/regulations;
- Drafting specifications for suppliers and analyzing their executive plans.
- Support the Project Managers in OT-related activities during the design phase, supplier negotiations, system implementation during construction, and testing;
- Keep technical documentation for OT plants up to date (schematics, configurations).
Required educational background
- Bachelor's degree in telecommunications/electronics/energy engineering/computer science or related fields, or alternatively, a technical high school diploma with specific training course certificates and/or proven experience in the OT field
Essential requirements
- Excellent knowledge of IP computer networks and telecommunications systems (cable, fiber, radio) and related equipment
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering and electronics
- Basic knowledge of technical drawing/CAD software
- Ability to synthesize, work in a team, and be proactive
- Goal-oriented
- Good knowledge of the English language
Preferred qualifications
- Work experience in designing, maintaining, or managing computer networks, preferably in an industrial OT environment
- Experience with SCADA/DCS/PLC/RTU systems, especially in energy production plants
- Familiarity with basic work on electrical and technological panels and related wiring and installations (e.g., network installations, alarms, cameras, antennas)
- Basic knowledge of the NIS/NIS2 directive in cybersecurity or the IEC62443 standards in OT
- Basic knowledge of software for designing network topologies (MS Visio, yEd, etc.) or alternatively good knowledge of CAD
- PES/PAV certification for work on low voltage electrical installations and/or suitability for work at height
The contract type and salary level will be determined based on the profile and experience of the selected candidate
We offer a secure job in a family-owned company with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development, competitive compensation and benefits including supplementary pension plans, health insurance, meal vouchers, cafeteria and discounts on flights with the airline SkyAlps.
Pay & benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Meal allowance
About this role
Posted
24 Sep 2026
Updated
24 Sep 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
Mid level
Employerfri-el.it
LinkedInFRI-EL Green Power
About FRI-EL Green Power
Company Overview
Name
FRI-EL Green Power, a privately held Italian energy company and part of the broader FRI-EL Group
HeadquartersBolzano, Italy
Founded1994
SizeApproximately 600 employees and revenues of 369 million in 2025 (source: fri-el.it)
What They Do
FRI-EL Green Power specializes in the generation and sale of electricity from renewable sources, operating a diversified portfolio that includes wind, photovoltaic, hydroelectric, biogas, solid biomass, and liquid biomass technologies (source: fri-el.it). The company manages an extensive asset base comprising 39 wind farms with a combined capacity of approximately 987 MW, 23 photovoltaic plants totaling nearly 173 MW, and 15 hydroelectric plants with 24 MW capacity (source: fri-el.it). Additionally, it operates biogas and biomass plants, including a 75 MW liquid biomass facility in Acerra and a 19 MW solid biomass plant in Enna, reflecting its commitment to a broad renewable energy mix (source: fri-el.it). Beyond electricity generation, FRI-EL Green Power manages 13,200 hectares of farmland in Romania, indicating a strategic agricultural presence that complements its energy operations (source: fri-el.it). The company operates as an integrated developer and operator, overseeing project development, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and electricity sales, which positions it as a leading renewable energy producer in Italy (source: energybusinessreview.com).
Projects & Track Record
FRI-EL Green Power's portfolio includes a solid biomass plant in Enna with an 18.7 MW capacity that has been operational since December 2012, producing approximately 128,000 MWh annually (source: fri-el.it). Its liquid biomass plant in Acerra near Naples, commissioned in December 2008, has a capacity of 74.8 MW, underscoring the company's long-standing expertise in biomass energy (source: fri-el.it). The company operates around 40 wind farms with a gross installed capacity of 1,015 MW and 25 photovoltaic plants totaling 207 MW, demonstrating significant scale in Italy's renewable energy market (source: fri-el.it). Overall, FRI-EL Green Power manages more than 80 plants worldwide, serving over 1 million families with renewable electricity and achieving an annual production of 2,853 GWh (source: fri-el.it).
Recent Developments
Recent company updates highlight continued growth in installed capacity and production, with a reported 1,323 MW of installed capacity as of 2025 (source: fri-el.it). In March 2021, Eni's subsidiary Ecofuel acquired FRI-EL Biogas Holding, which owned 21 biogas plants and an OFMSW processing facility, reflecting the strategic value of FRI-EL's biogas platform within the renewable energy sector (source: aa.com.tr). The company continues to emphasize its integrated operational model and diversified renewable portfolio as key drivers of its market position (source: fri-el.it).
Working There
FRI-EL Green Power offers a wide range of roles across multiple disciplines including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, project development, engineering, operations and maintenance, commercial, finance, and corporate functions, primarily based in its Bolzano headquarters and Rome office (source: linkedin.com). The company’s culture reflects its family-founded roots and over 20 years of experience in wind energy, emphasizing technical expertise, integrated project management, and a commitment to renewable energy innovation (source: fri-el.it). Employees benefit from working within a sizable, multi-office organization that values sustainability and long-term growth in the renewable energy sector (source: fri-el.it).
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