<p>Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock Its patented Hydro to Cathode technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods resulting in reduced cost improved performance and lowered GHG emissions The results are lower cost better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill a cleaner manufacturing process and a truly sustainable closed loop circular battery economy Ascend Elements is taking the lithium ion battery industry to a higher level Ascend Elements is seeking an OT Manager to deliver and support plant level automation and control systems across manufacturing sites This role partners closely with Engineering Plant Operations and IT to maintain reliable OT systems eg SCADA PLC DCS MES and to implement improvements that increase uptime safety and visibility This is a hands on role that balances project execution with operational support working with third party vendors and system integrators as needed Key Responsibilities OT Systems Delivery & SupportImplement configure and support plant level OT systems including SCADA PLC DCS and MES platformsExecute OT projects from requirements gathering through commissioning documentation and steady state supportSupport standardization of OT configurations naming conventions and basic architecture patterns across sites in alignment with engineering directionCoordinate day to day deliverables with system integrators and hardware vendors scope schedule site readiness punch listsOTIT Connectivity & Security Execution FocusedSupport Purdue Levels 13 asset connectivity and basic site level data aggregation in partnership with IT and EngineeringFollow OT cybersecurity best practices segmentation access controls patchfirmware processes and help implement IT recommendations for OT environmentsMaintain OT asset inventory details and backups hardwaresoftwarefirmware versions configurations restore pointsIncident Support & Operational ContinuityServe as a key OT escalation point during incidents; coordinate triage root cause analysis and recovery with IT and plant teamsMaintain troubleshooting documentation and recovery procedures; participate in periodic recovery testing where applicableSupport monitoring and alerting implementation for critical OT systems working with IToperations tools and processesData Integration & VisibilitySupport reliable real time data collection from OT systems for dashboards analytics and operational decision makingPartner with ITEngineering teams to support data flow to enterprise systems eg ERPBI while helping protect data integrity and access controlsPlant EnablementProvide guidance to plant engineers and technicians on OT tools standard workflows and routine system useCreate and maintain practical documentation SOPs quick reference guides and support training delivery as neededQualificationsBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Industrial Automation Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent relevant experience5 years experience in OTindustrial automation within manufacturing or industrial environments project leadership experience a plusHands on experience with at least two of the following SCADA PLC DCS MES design implementation commissioning or supportWorking knowledge of industrial networking concepts and OT cybersecurity fundamentals segmentation access controls; familiarity with ISAIEC 62443 or NIST is a plusExperience coordinating with vendorssystem integrators to deliver OT solutionsStrong collaboration and communication skills; able to work effectively with Engineering IT and OperationsAbility to travel to plant sites as neededAscend Elements is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law</p>