OT Network Systems Engineer

Company: ODE Asset Management Limited (ODE)

Contract:

Permanent | Full Time (40 hours per week)

About ODE Asset Management:

ODE Asset Management Limited (ODE) is an established Asset Management and Operations Support provider with offices in Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth. As part of the DORIS Group, we deliver engineering, integrity management, project and operational support services across the UK energy sector, supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical offshore and onshore assets.

Our success is built on technical excellence, strong operational governance and a commitment to safety, asset integrity and continuous improvement.

About the OT Network Systems Engineer Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated OT Network Systems Engineer to join our Asset Support Team based in Great Yarmouth.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a key technical role in supporting the Operational Technology (OT) networks and industrial control systems infrastructure across ODE’s offshore oil and gas assets.

You will act as the focal point for offshore control system communications and network infrastructure, ensuring systems are maintained, secure, reliable and compliant with relevant industry standards.

The role combines hands‑on technical engineering, network maintenance, cybersecurity compliance and coordination of specialist third‑party support. You will be responsible for supporting the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of network systems across offshore platforms, working closely with operational teams, engineering colleagues and external contractors.

This is a varied and technically challenging position, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to the safety, integrity and operational performance of critical offshore infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

OT Networks & Infrastructure Management

• Managing the maintenance, testing and ongoing reliability of offshore network infrastructure through the company’s maintenance management systems.
• Supporting the installation, configuration and maintenance of offshore industrial control system networks.
• Acting as the technical focal point for control system communications and network infrastructure across assigned offshore assets.
• Maintaining accurate hardware and software inventories, asset registers and maintenance records.
• Ensuring network infrastructure complies with established asset hardware standards.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting across network systems, identifying and resolving faults to minimise operational disruption.
• Supporting the maintenance of associated server, virtualisation, storage and backup infrastructure.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Ensuring OT network infrastructure complies with company cybersecurity requirements and relevant industry standards, including OG/86 and IEC 62443.
• Participating in Management of Change (MoC) meetings relating to offshore network infrastructure.
• Supporting the assessment and implementation of network changes in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensuring work is undertaken in compliance with ODE’s Permit-to-Work systems and risk assessment requirements.
• Promoting a proactive approach to network security, operational reliability and continuous improvement.

Technical Support & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinating and supervising specialist third‑party maintenance activities and offshore visits.
• Working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering and external service providers to ensure effective maintenance and technical support.
• Supporting offshore network infrastructure activities, including site visits, troubleshooting and system maintenance.
• Maintaining familiarity with associated telecommunications systems, including VSAT, Line of…