Automation and Operational Technology Lead

About the position

The position involves overseeing the implementation of standards and policies related to Process Network, Cybersecurity, and Data Management, as well as Automation and Controls, and Asset Reliability. The role requires collaboration with various sites to ensure compliance and improve the security of operational technology (OT) systems. Responsibilities include managing the development of Asset Management software, overseeing preventative maintenance plans, and providing support for electrical and automation systems. Additionally, the role includes coaching and mentoring personnel and facilitating training for operational technology and electrical & instrumentation staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Manage the overall administration and standardization of the PI Data Historian.
• Recommend changes in new equipment requirements as required.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• A BS in Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent work experience is required.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification/training in networking, cybersecurity, and/or server management is preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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)