Regional OT Lead

At Northland, we're enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we've been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We're a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we're uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We've expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Global IT/OT Operations and Support Services, you will lead a team of OT and SCADA engineers across Europe, driving excellence in operational technology. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the control, reliability, and optimal performance of critical OT systems and infrastructure, while providing expert guidance and support to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) department. As the Regional OT Lead, you will oversee technical processes, champion best practices, and enable seamless operations that power our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and expert consultancy in SCADA and Operational Technology (OT) across Operations & Maintenance, Engineering, Joint Ventures, M&A activities, and greenfield developments.
• Lead and manage the OT and SCADA Support Team in Europe, ensuring effective resource allocation, project delivery, and operational excellence-even in high-risk, remote, or offshore environments.
• Delegate tasks, monitor team performance, and enforce compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Drive team professional growth through targeted training programs, competency assessments, and continuous development initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between OT, IT, marine coordination, operational teams, OEMs, and grid operators to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Communicate system status, risks, and improvement opportunities clearly and effectively to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with offshore energy legislation, environmental requirements, and grid codes across all operations.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of OT hardware, systems, and networks for N1 and DBU assets, adhering to industry best practices.
• Conduct daily system health assessments, troubleshoot outages, and document resolutions in line with OLA standards.
• Manage the OT software and technology portfolio, aligning current capabilities with future project needs.
• Maintain accurate asset records and documentation to support audits and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate globally on R&D initiatives to advance OT design and construction standards.
• Enforce IT/OT security policies and ISMS protocols, ensuring compliance with global and local standards.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for OT issues at site level, coordinating closely with global teams.
• Provide hands-on support for offshore operations ensuring adherence to offshore facility standards and best practices.

Who you are

• Decision-making: You perform appropriate due diligence on solutions and actions along with oversight, analyzing the information for potential risks then use sound judgment and reasoning to facilitate informed decision which will benefit the organization.
• Collaborative: You build relationships, seek diverse perspectives, leverage effective communication, and encourage cross-functional sharing of information.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrate team leadership to ensure IT/OT goals are achieved, ensuring transparency, open communication, and mentorship to IT/OT support personnel, while fostering an inclusive working environment.
• Integrity: You ensure the appropriate use of privileged access is always adhered to, along with the safe handling of company's sensitive data or confidential information.
• Productivity: Demonstrate efficiencies through strong organizational, Time management, problem-solving and strategic and analytical thinking.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with preference Systems Engineer.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the Utility industry
• Experience with offshore wind turbine technology (Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, GE, etc.).
• Familiarity with substation systems, protection relays, or HV equipment.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Operational experience in the Protection & Control and SCADA discipline
• Comprehensive knowledge of control systems and integrations.
• Strong working knowledge of CIP compliance requirements and their impact on IT, OT, SCADA and P&C systems.
• Experience with network layouts, servers, switches, firewalls configurations and hardware/software specifications
• Strong experience in requirement gathering techniques
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Ability to travel to site including offshore and participate in the on-call Rota
• Willingness to undertake GWO training

What's In It for You

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:

• Thoughtful benefits - Pension, paid parental leave; childcare allowance, and a contribution towards your transportation to and from the office are just some of the benefits you'll have access to.
• Wellbeing first - Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources and a fitness program.
• Birthdays off - You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you!

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you're excited about a role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.