Automation and Operational Technology Lead

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective 1st of month following start date 
• 401K 100% match at 5% after 90 days of employment 
• Health & wellness reimbursements 
• Employee & family assistance programs 
• Product purchase program 
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development 
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies 
• Relocation costs (if applicable) 

 

Process Network, Cybersecurity, and Data Management

• Work with the sites to ensure standards and policies are implemented and audit for compliance.
• Develop documented standards where they may not exist.
• Improve the security of OT systems by utilizing site resources to identify and implement projects/policies to close gaps.
• Oversee purchases for OT equipment, including Industrial Data Centers to ensure standards and compliance are met.
• Point of contact for Rockwell Automation to ensure best use of the Company's contracts with them.
• Work closely with the JDI OT group to ensure best practices concerning network and IDC design and cybersecurity efforts are followed.

Automation and Controls

• Work with the sites to ensure standards and policies are implemented and audit for compliance.
• Manage the development and implementation of Asset Management software across all sites to ensure tracking of backups, changes, etc.
• Review major spending and capital plans to ensure best practices and Company-wide needs are met.
• Oversee Preventative Maintenance plans for all major electrical, automation, controls, power, and OT systems to ensure asset reliability.
• Work with the sites to manage the overall administration and standardization of the PI Data Historian.
• Recommend changes in new equipment requirements as required.

Asset Reliability

• Provide electrical, automation, controls, power, and OT systems support for the Early Equipment Management efforts, including hierarchy recommendations, PM development, standards, etc.
• Maintain a consistent obsolescence plan for all electrical, automation, control, power, and OT systems throughout Irving Consumer Products to maximize value and extend useful life.

People Development

• Recommend and facilitate training for OT and E&I personnel
• Coach and Mentor individuals at the site level as required/needed
• Assist in developing standardized job requirements documentation as needed in relevant fields and crafts.

 

Education: 

• A BS in Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent work experience is required. 
• Certification/training in networking, cybersecurity, and/or server management is preferred. 

Experience: 

• 5 years’ experience in a relevant field required.
• Solid understanding of networking, cybersecurity, etc. is required.
• Direct experience with OT systems, automation, controls and/or cybersecurity is preferred.
• Automation and controls experience is preferred.
• Power system experience is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Training and/or experience with ethernet network systems is required.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office programs, are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on leadership are required.
• Training/experience related to Operational Technology systems and Cybersecurity is preferred.
• Previous industrial automation and controls experience is preferred.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation controls is preferred.
• Process Improvement experience (Lean/Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Experience with a CMMS is a plus, with JDE experience preferred.
   

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candi