Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
1. District Cooling Industry Leadership
Act as the company's district cooling automation expert.
Develop a deep understanding of customer operations, challenges, and business drivers.
Provide technical leadership for district cooling projects globally.
Advise customers on automation modernization and digital transformation programs.
Represent the company at industry conferences, technical forums, and customer workshops.
Develop industry-specific solution offerings and value propositions.
2. Process & Operational Philosophy Consulting
Understand end-to-end district cooling plant processes including:
Chillers
Chilled water networks
Cooling towers
Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
Energy Transfer Stations (ETS)
Pumping systems
Utility integration systems
Transform operational requirements into automation solutions.
Develop:
Operational philosophies
Functional design specifications
Control narratives
Cause-and-effect diagrams
Startup and shutdown sequences
Abnormal situation management strategies
Lead customer workshops to define operational requirements and optimization objectives.
3. Automation Architecture Authority
Define and standardize district cooling automation architectures.
Design scalable solutions for:
DCS platforms
PLC systems
SCADA systems
Hybrid control architectures
Edge computing frameworks
Cloud-connected solutions
Develop architecture standards covering:
Controller hierarchy
Redundancy concepts
High availability systems
Disaster recovery strategies
Network segmentation
Cybersecurity zones
Establish best practices for greenfield and brownfield projects.
4. Advanced Control & Optimization Solutions
Develop advanced automation strategies to improve plant performance.
Design optimization solutions including:
Chiller plant optimization
Cooling tower optimization
Pump optimization
TES optimization
Network pressure optimization
Demand forecasting
Load dispatch optimization
Define requirements for:
Model Predictive Control (MPC)
AI-based optimization
Advisory systems
Autonomous operations
Closed-loop optimization systems
Quantify customer value through energy and operational savings.
5. Digital Transformation & Smart Cooling Solutions
Lead development of smart district cooling solutions.
Design and promote:
Digital Twins
Industrial IoT architectures
Cloud analytics systems
Predictive maintenance platforms
Asset performance management systems
Enterprise energy management solutions
Create digital roadmaps aligned with customer business objectives.
Support development of next-generation autonomous district cooling plants.
6. Pre-Sales and Solution Development
Support sales teams in strategic pursuits.
Participate in:
Customer presentations
Technical clarification meetings
Solution workshops
Bid evaluations
Proposal preparation
Develop technical and commercial differentiators.
Build value-based business cases for customers.
Review and approve technical solution architectures.
7. Engineering Governance
Establish engineering standards and templates.
Define standard libraries for:
Control strategies
HMI graphics
Alarm management
Historian structures
Reporting frameworks
Review engineering deliverables and ensure alignment with company standards.
Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and performance testing activities.
8. OT Cybersecurity Leadership
Define cybersecurity architectures for district cooling facilities.
Implement standards based on:
IEC 62443
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
ISO 27001
Utility cybersecurity requirements
Design secure connectivity solutions between:
DCS/PLC systems
SCADA platforms
Enterprise networks
Cloud applications
Advise customers on OT cybersecurity maturity improvement.
9. Innovation & Technology Strategy
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies.
Define future automation roadmaps for district cooling applications.
Support product development teams by translating customer needs into product enhancements.
Identify opportunities for AI-enabled autonomous district cooling operations.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in:
Control & Instrumentation Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Process Engineering
Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
15+ years in industrial automation and control systems.
Minimum 10 years supporting district cooling, utilities, HVAC, water, power, or critical infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in:
DCS
SCADA
PLC
Advanced Process Control
Industrial Digitalization
Experience in customer consulting and solution architecture.
Technical Competencies
District Cooling Domain Expertise
District Cooling Plant Operations
Chiller Plant Controls
Thermal Energy Storage
Hydraulic Network Management
Energy Optimization
Utility Management Systems
Automation Platforms
Yokogawa CENTUM VP
Siemens PCS7 / WinCC
ABB 800xA
Schneider EcoStruxure
Honeywell Experion
Emerson DeltaV
Rockwell PlantPAx
Industrial Communications
OPC UA
BACnet
Modbus
MQTT
IEC 61850
Ethernet/IP
Profibus / Profinet
Digital Technologies
Digital Twin
AI/ML Applications
Cloud Platforms
IIoT Solutions
Predictive Analytics
Data Historians
Asset Performance Management (APM)
OT Cybersecurity
IEC 62443
Defense-in-Depth Architectures
Network Segmentation
Secure Remote Access
Zero Trust Concepts
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Number of District Cooling Automation Opportunities Won
Solution Architecture Quality Index
Customer Technical Satisfaction Score
Energy Savings Delivered Through Automation Solutions
Adoption of Standard Architectures
Consulting Revenue Generated
Digitalization Project Success Rate
Reduction in Engineering Effort Through Standardization
Innovation and New Solution Development Contributions
Strategic Role Statement
The District Cooling Automation Subject Matter Expert serves as the vendor's global authority for district cooling automation and digital transformation, responsible for shaping customer operational philosophies into intelligent automation solutions, defining future-ready control architectures, and enabling the evolution of district cooling plants toward autonomous, energy-optimized, and digitally connected operations. This role combines expertise in district cooling processes, advanced control systems, OT architecture, digitalization, AI-driven optimization, and customer consulting to create differentiated business value and technological leadership in the district cooling market.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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