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Sr. Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer

New York, NY 10004

Posted: 07/08/2026 Employment Type: Direct Placement Job Number: 28824972 Pay Rate: 160000-225000 USD/Year

Job Description

Overview:
A growing operator of mission-critical facilities is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to support the design, implementation, and ongoing reliability of industrial control and facility automation systems. This individual will serve as a technical leader for operational technology (OT) infrastructure, helping ensure the availability, performance, and security of critical building systems across a multi-site environment.
The role combines hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, project execution, and lifecycle management responsibilities, partnering closely with facilities, operations, engineering, and technology teams.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Controls Engineering:
  • Design, implement, and maintain industrial control and automation systems supporting critical facility operations.
  • Configure and support PLCs, HMI platforms, SCADA systems, and related monitoring technologies.
  • Develop and maintain control logic, alarm strategies, system integrations, and communications architectures.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues impacting facility automation systems.
  • Support system upgrades, commissioning activities, and modernization initiatives.
Operational Technology Infrastructure:
  • Manage OT networks and communications supporting controllers, field devices, and supervisory systems.
  • Support industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC-UA, MQTT, and related technologies.
  • Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, configuration backups, and asset inventories.
  • Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
Critical Facility Systems:
  • Support automation platforms associated with electrical, mechanical, and environmental infrastructure.
  • Assist with integration and monitoring of power, cooling, and building systems.
  • Partner with facilities teams to optimize operational performance and system availability.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts following operational incidents.
Cybersecurity & Compliance:
  • Support implementation of cybersecurity controls within OT environments.
  • Assist with vulnerability remediation, access management, and system hardening activities.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable internal standards and industry best practices.
  • Participate in incident response and business continuity planning efforts.
Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement:
  • Support new facility deployments, expansions, and infrastructure enhancement projects.
  • Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and operational handoff activities.
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve reliability, visibility, and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
Required:
  • 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, operational technology, or related disciplines.
  • Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, critical facilities, utilities, energy, or similar operational environments.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, or building automation platforms.
  • Knowledge of industrial networking concepts and communication protocols.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
  • Experience creating technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred:
  • Experience supporting multi-site operations.
  • Familiarity with OT cybersecurity principles and industry standards.
  • Exposure to power monitoring, facility automation, or infrastructure management platforms.
  • Experience participating in commissioning and large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Industry certifications related to controls, automation, networking, or cybersecurity.

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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