Lead Engineer, OT Cybersecurity
by Maaden in Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
The Lead Engineer, OT Cybersecurity is responsible for applying engineering expertise within the Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity discipline to support technology implementation, engineering execution, operational excellence, and project delivery across Maaden's mining operations. The role contributes to the execution of engineering activities by analysing and modelling engineering components, systems, and processes, optimising operational systems, conducting risk management and risk analysis activities, conceptualising engineering solutions, and providing technical expertise and operational support. The position delivers engineering services that meet service level agreements through cost-effective execution, timely technical support, quality-focused delivery, and compliance with HSE targets. The engineer participates in solving multidisciplinary technical problems, identifies stakeholder requirements, analyses work processes, recommends and implements process improvements, contributes to engineering decisions that optimise total cost of ownership, balances cost, quality, and schedule based on project risk, and ensures adherence to engineering specifications, quality standards, statutory regulations, company procedures, and professional engineering practices. The role independently manages work planning and delivery against established targets while providing technical interpretation of engineering standards and applicable technologies. Responsibilities include supporting project execution, monitoring progress, reporting performance, implementing corrective actions, maintaining engineering documentation, and ensuring technical compliance across operational activities. The engineer supports Maaden's vision, values, and strategic objectives by driving continuous personal and professional development, sharing technical knowledge, coaching and mentoring team members, facilitating organisational transformation, promoting continuous improvement initiatives, embracing digitalisation, and communicating engineering developments to internal and external stakeholders. The role requires building productive working relationships with managers, peers, clients, multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, service providers, and business stakeholders while contributing innovative ideas, strengthening collaboration, and supporting safe, reliable, and sustainable mining operations within one of the world's largest integrated mining and metals organisations.