Automation and Operational Technology Lead

J.D. Irving, Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to enhance their cybersecurity and automation efforts. In this role, you will ensure compliance with standards, manage critical systems, and drive improvements in operational technology. You'll collaborate with various teams to implement best practices and support training initiatives, all while contributing to a culture of excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape the future of the organization.

Benefits

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan

Employee & family assistance program

RRSP matching program

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Job-related training and development opportunities

Relocation cost support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in networking and cybersecurity is required.
• Certification in networking or server management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with standards and policies across sites.
• Manage Asset Management software development and implementation.
• Coach and mentor OT and E&I personnel as needed.

Skills

Networking

Cybersecurity

Automation

Controls

Interpersonal Skills

Process Improvement

Education

BS in Engineering

7+ years equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Rockwell Automation

CMMS

Ethernet Network Systems

Job description

What We Offer:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.