Empowering Australia's Energy Sector with Advanced Technical Expertise

Our experience of delivering people-powered solutions to Australia's energy operations is extensive. Optec specialists possess a deep understanding of what the industry demands across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, along with the challenges faced, and the solutions required to deliver success.

Optec's workforce solutions deliver the domain experience, specialised systems, and cultural alignment required to support efficient and cohesive energy operations, while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

By leveraging technology-driven people solutions, Optec empowers organisations to maximise project value by harnessing IT and OT advancements across the full life cycle, including; exploration, design, engineering, drilling, construction, commissioning, maintenance, operations, and decommissioning. 

Each contributing uniquely to operational efficiency, safety, and strategic decision-making of vital energy operators and distributors. The effective integration and management of digital initiatives and IT/OT convergence are essential for achieving competitive advantage and meeting industry challenges.

Information Technology (IT):

Data Management & Analytics

Manage vast amounts of data from exploration, production, refining, and distribution processes.

Derive insights for decision-making, such as reservoir analysis, predictive maintenance, and optimising production.

Communication & Connectivity

Implementation, management and support of real-time communication across remote sites, enabling seamless coordination between field operations, headquarters, and global offices.

Tailored communication solutions that integrate advanced technologies, ensuring seamless data exchange, real-time monitoring, and automation across various operations in the energy sector.

Remote Monitoring & Control

IT enables remote monitoring of operations through sensors and IoT devices, allowing real-time visibility into equipment performance, production rates, and environmental conditions.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Deployment and management of SAP systems to integrate business processes; finance, human resources, supply chain management, and logistics, providing a unified platform for managing operations.

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Management and analysis of spatial data for planning and optimising infrastructure development.

Cyber Security

Implementation, management and analysis of robust cyber security measures to protect sensitive data, operational technology systems, and infrastructure from cyber threats

Operational Technology (OT):

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems

SCADA systems monitoring, and controlling, of industrial processes and equipment.

Collection of real-time data, provide visualisation, and enable operators to remotely control processes.

Process Control Systems

OT encompasses control systems (SCADA, DCS) that monitor and control industrial processes such as drilling, refining, and pipeline operations.

These systems ensure operational efficiency, safety, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Industrial Automation

OT automates manual processes, reducing human intervention and enhancing operational efficiency.

Automated drilling systems, robotic platforms for maintenance, and automated tank gauging.

Asset Management

OT systems track and manage physical assets such as pumps, compressors, and pipelines.

Predictive maintenance using OT helps minimise downtime and optimise asset lifecycle management.

Safety and Environmental Monitoring

OT systems monitor safety parameters (e.g., gas leaks, pressure levels) and environmental conditions (e.g., emissions, water quality) to ensure compliance and prevent incidents.

Integration of IT and OT:

Digital Twins

Combining IT and OT data allows for the creation of digital twins—virtual models of physical assets and processes—to simulate scenarios and optimise operations.

Cloud Computing

IT and OT integration leverages cloud platforms for centralised data storage, processing power, and scalability.

Data Integration

Integrating IT and OT data provides comprehensive insights for operational optimisation, predictive maintenance, and strategic decision-making.

Cyber Security

Ensuring robust cyber security measures across both IT and OT environments is critical to protect against cyber threats and ensure operational continuity.