Process Automation Lead

SLB is seeking a Process Automation Lead to oversee the Operational Technology (OT) and physical production environment within the Studio. This role is responsible for ensuring production systems accurately represent field operations while maintaining high standards of safety, reliability, and operational performance. As the OT lead, you will provide technical direction on automation, control systems, and integration approaches that support customer engagements and evolving operational capabilities. We are looking for a collaborative leader with strong industrial automation expertise and a practical understanding of production operations. This role offers the opportunity to influence how advanced operating environments are designed, demonstrated, and continuously improved, while working closely with digital, operations, maintenance, and HSE stakeholders to deliver a credible and impactful customer experience. Roles and Responsibilities Own the Studio's production systems, equipment, and OT architecture. Design and maintain operational and automation workflows that reflect real production environments. Define and advance control logic, automation strategies, and autonomous operating capabilities. Serve as the primary SME for OT and production systems during customer engagements. Advise on OT integration approaches and deployment best practices. Collaborate with Digital Leads to ensure consistent system behavior and operational alignment. Coordinate with maintenance and HSE teams to support safe and reliable operations. Maintain system readiness and operational continuity for all Studio engagements.     Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline is required. Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial automation, process control, operational technology, or production operations. Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, DCS platforms, industrial communications, and control system integration. Demonstrated knowledge of production operations, automation strategies, system reliability, and industrial safety practices. Experience supporting digital transformation, industrial IoT, or autonomous operations initiatives is considered an asset. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Must be legally authorized to work and reside in the United States without company sponsorship. ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW. SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information. When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA