About KadTek

KadTek is a local privately owned System Integration company proudly serving the Western Canadian Industrial markets. We specialize in:

- OT Networking Services
- Automation Services
- Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Engineering Services

Within these specializations KadTek offers end-to-end solutions that encompass Preliminary Planning, Design & Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Implementation & Commissioning, as well as Operations Support.

At KadTek we are deeply committed to our people, our clients, and the industries we serve. We strive to continually enhance our services to meet or exceed client expectations as well as industry standards. As trusted advisors, we pride ourselves on ensuring our clients receive the value and outcomes they desire while also taking the time to build long standing connections that go beyond projects.

Position Summary

KadTek is hiring for a Senior OT Specialistto join and lead the Operational Technology & Cybersecurity Team at our company. This is an in-office role with flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have an engineering or IT background and understand how to consult, design, configure, test, and support solutions for clients. You will act as a trusted advisor for our clients as well as a leader to your team to deliver solutions.

Most of your work will be in the oil & gas industry, however, you will also support opportunities across other industries where it makes sense for the company. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of exciting projects, work with a team of passionate OT, Automation, and Engineering professionals.

We are looking for problem solvers that are passionate about what they do. This will be career building opportunity to develop into a management leadership role. You are the OT department, and our leadership team will support you in making it what it needs to become.

Our Ideal Candidate

- Passionate about Information and Operational Technologies and the security of these systems.
- Understands or is seeking to continually learn the various constraints both technological and economical that impact clients and their facilities with a keen interest in uncovering solutions to support them.
- Has strong integrity and accountability in everything they do.




- Comfortable developing and managing client relationships for the long-term success of their career and the companies.
- Has an entrepreneurial mindset to help develop, lead, and grow the OT department of KadTek.

Role and Responsibilities

- Partner with the BD team to identify, qualify, and pursue OT & Cybersecurity opportunities.
- Support developing the technical components of proposals as well as support definition and considerations with the client.
- Occasionally present technical solutions, white papers, or industry best practices both with the KadTek team, partners, and clients.
- Design OT & Networking solutions that align with the latest industry or client best practices.
- Develop client focus security, frameworks, or remediation strategies.
- Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, gap or root cause analyses, conceptual design reports.
- Support and uncover risk/opportunities at existing client facilities supporting legacy assets.
- Work closely with KadTek project teams on how advise them on best OT practices & considerations for their projects as well as help them execute these solutions.
- Specify and Procure OT & Networking equipment.
- Configure, Test, and Commissioning OT & Networking infrastructure.
- Provide on-site support during commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), startup and client handover.
- Support in producing engineering deliverables such as: network block diagrams, network architectures, network schematics, device configurations, bill of materials, cable schedules, etc.
- Attend and represent KadTek at OT or Networking focused events in the industry.
- Help build and maintain strong relationships in the industry with employees, partners, clients, etc.
- Help coach and mentor your team.
- Support developing OT & Networking processes and standards for KadTek.

Qualifications and Skills

Preferences:

- 8+ years in operation technologies,



information technologies, networking, cybersecurity, or industrial automation. Minimum of 5 years experience working hands on in the oil and gas (or similar) industries in an OT/Networking setting.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in; Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Automation, or other related fields. Equivalent relevant industry experience also considered.
- Solid understanding in OT & Networking technologies — TCP/IP, switch configuration, routing, VLAN setup, ACL setup, server setup and deployment, firewall rule & design, industrial protocols (Modbus TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, etc).
- Hands-on experience with OT visibility or monitoring platforms, deploying or supporting industrial firewalls and remoting capabilities, configuring network switches, configuring and deploying servers.
- Working knowledge of the Purdue Reference Model and other industry/regulatory standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication – proposal writing, technical documentation, client communications.
- Demonstrated comfort presenting in front of customer audiences (workshops, conferences, training sessions).
- Practical outcome-focused mindset. Able to deliver real work solutions that meet client deadlines and budget constraints.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks as well as manage multiple priorities concurrently.
- Willing and able to travel across Western Canada and periodically North American to meet clients or support executing projects onsite.
- Requires a valid and relevant driver’s license.
- Located in Calgary, AB or surrounding areas. Applicants in Edmonton, AB will also be considered.
- Familiarity with control system platforms is a plus.
- P.Eng or eligibility for registration in Alberta, BC, or Saskatchewan is a plus.

Pay: $60.00-$100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:

- relevant: 8 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Location:

- Calgary, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior OT Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 KadTek Automation
📍 Calgary