Director - Oil, Gas & Chemicals Clients… at ABS Group · Houston

The Technical Director serves as the subject matter expert for technical services provided to Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) clients. The Director has strong expertise in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial operations, and sector-specific risk environments.as the senior subject matter expert for client-facing technical services, with deep expertise in Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS). This role leads the development, refinement, and expansion of service offerings, while providing strategic technical guidance to both project delivery and business development teams.

The Technical Director serves as the subject matter expert for technical services provided to Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) clients. The Director has strong expertise in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial operations, and sector-specific risk environments.as the senior subject matter expert for client-facing technical services, with deep expertise in Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS). This role leads the development, refinement, and expansion of service offerings, while providing strategic technical guidance to both project delivery and business development teams.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for technical services provided to Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) clients, with strong expertise in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial operations, and sector-specific risk environments.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams supporting OGC clients, ensuring solutions are practical, high quality, and aligned with client operational needs.
• Execute billable project work, where appropriate, by serving as a senior technical resource on client engagements and contributing directly to high-value project delivery.
• Act as a trusted technical expert frequently engaged for input on complex OGC and OT/ICS-related matters, supporting the planning and execution of project work.
• Direct, review, and strengthen the technical contributions of team members across projects and broader company initiatives.
• Ensure the right technical resources are assigned to the right projects to support effective delivery, utilization, and client success.
• Take a solution-oriented approach to improving effectiveness and efficiency across assigned projects, daily team activities, and broader organizational initiatives.
• Act as the lead technical expert for clients on assigned projects, particularly in environments involving industrial control systems, operational technology, and critical process operations.
• Manage assigned client relationships to ensure satisfaction with ABS Consulting services and maintain strong engagement with OGC clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with key client decision-makers by demonstrating credibility in both Oil, Gas & Chemical operations and OT/ICS cybersecurity challenges.
• Maintain active awareness of technical, business, and management developments affecting current and prospective OGC clients, and communicate relevant insights to senior leadership.
• Engage proactively with clients to understand business priorities, operational risks, and emerging needs, while identifying follow-on service opportunities.
• Leverage knowledge of ABS Consulting services, client environments, and OGC market needs to advise operations and business development during proposal preparation.
• Represent ABS Group in promoting OGC-focused products and services, including capabilities related to OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial risk, and operational resilience.
• Partner closely with sales teams to identify business opportunities, propose client-focused solutions, and support the development of technical proposals.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives designed to attract, retain, and expand relationships with OGC clients.
• Participate in marketing activities, conference presentations, and development of technical whitepapers to strengthen market visibility and position the firm as a leader in OGC and OT/ICS cybersecurity.
• Coach others on how to apply technical expertise to deepen customer relationships, increase client intimacy, and identify new business development opportunities.
• Provide thought leadership and technical expertise that reinforces ABS Consulting’s reputation as a recognized expert in the Oil, Gas & Chemical sector and in OT/ICS cybersecurity.
• Actively engage in networking activities to develop relationships with potential clients and expand the firm’s presence in the OGC market.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to team members, actively supporting the development of technical capabilities through mentorship, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Must have an advanced degree or bachelor’s degree or equal work-related experience and industry presence.
• 15+ years of relevant professional experience
• At least one relevant security certification such as CISSP, CISM or similar.
• Relevant technical certifications required.
• While the position is remote, regular travel (50%+) to client sites and project locations is a core part of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to gain, retain, illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge, and transfer knowledge to other members of the team.
• Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients and internal teams by receiving, assessing, and generating probing questions surrounding the shared information to better understand client needs to provide technical expertise.
• Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients, provides recommendations to enhance business, and drives change across the organization.
• Possess a firm understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business and takes action to drive results amongst the organization.
• Ability to utilize established rapport and role as a subject matter expert with existing customers to identify and consistently generate new business opportunities in collaboration with sales team.
• Ability to plan and deliver outcomes with colleagues, understand business goals, hold oneself and colleagues accountable for keeping commitments and high standards. This includes taking responsibility for their actions, behaviors, decisions and results, acknowledging and fixing mistakes, seeking feedback, and using root cause analysis to improve performance.
• Must be dependable, highly reliable, and follow through on all assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Must be an effective multi-tasker utilizing proficient time management skills.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System

Salary:

$180k - $200k depending on experience.

Country Requirements:

US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a director or executive level position.

About the Company

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs