OT Planning Specialist

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OT Planning Specialist – Bald Knob, AR

AR-Bald Knob TGT, 653 North Taylor Rd., Bald Knob, Arkansas, United States of America

Posted Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The OT Planning Specialist serves as a critical bridge between technical engineering disciplines and project execution, ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of complex construction and infrastructure initiatives within the OT Cybersecurity organization. This role is responsible for integrating multidisciplinary project requirements including architectural, structural, automation, and cybersecurity considerations into cohesive and actionable plans that support safe, compliant, and efficient project outcomes.

The position plays a key role in advancing secure‑by‑design principles across all phases of the construction project lifecycle, embedding cybersecurity awareness into physical infrastructure development while maintaining alignment with industry standards, electrical codes, and area classifications. By leveraging strong technical acumen and project management expertise, the OT Planning Specialist enables informed decision‑making, mitigates project risks, and drives consistency in execution across geographically dispersed projects.

Operating in dynamic and field‑intensive environments, this role requires a high degree of independence, adaptability, and initiative. The OT Planning Specialist facilitates cross‑functional collaboration, communicates effectively with stakeholders, and utilizes enterprise construction and digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance project visibility. Through technical insight and strategic coordination, this position ensures that infrastructure projects are delivered with precision, resilience, and alignment to evolving operational and cybersecurity requirements.

• 10+ years of combined experience in pipeline construction and/or communications infrastructure
• Proven project management experience in construction or infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of the construction project lifecycle
• Ability to read, interpret, and redline architectural and structural drawings
• Working knowledge of measurement systems and automation technologies
• Fundamental understanding of pipeline compression systems
• Familiarity with electrical codes and hazardous area classifications
• Working knowledge of communications systems and protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, copilot, and standard project management tools
• Experience with enterprise construction/project management platforms
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, fast‑paced environments
• High level of adaptability and initiative
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70%
• Willingness and ability to learn cybersecurity fundamentals
• Understanding of secure‑by‑design principles in infrastructure planning (baseline awareness)

• Direct experience supporting pipeline projects
• Deeper knowledge of industrial automation systems (e.g., SCADA, PLCs)
• Experience integrating OT and IT systems within infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity concepts, standards, or frameworks
• Experience using AI‑enabled tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve planning efficiency
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (modeling, tracking, data analysis) or reporting tools
• Experience coordinating multi‑discipline construction projects at scale
• Prior role requiring heavy field presence (50–70% travel) with direct project oversight
• Demonstrated success in cross‑functional coordination across engineering, operations, and contractors
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in energy or industrial sectors
• Experience applying risk‑based planning approaches, including safety and cybersecurity considerations
• Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence diverse stakeholders
• Strong track record of continuous improvement and process optimization
• Curiosity and initiative to expand into OT cybersecurity and secure…