OT Instrumentation Programmer

Socket.dev; New Annan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an OT Technical Support Specialist to manage and secure operational technology assets at the WWTP/Biogas site. You will monitor networks, hardware, and software and support upgrades to meet current standards.

The role involves performing vulnerability assessments, firmware updates, and on-site support for new technologies, with collaboration across OT teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of OT technical support experience in manufacturing.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Cisco CCT/CCNA or cybersecurity designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor and maintain OT assets and infra in WWTP/Biogas plant.
• Troubleshoot production OT disturbances and drive root-cause analysis.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation under guidance.
• Provide onsite support for new products and upgrades to OT systems.
• Liaise with OT Lead, JDliT and Rockwell for cyber events and Rockwell activities.
• Assist with backups, firmware updates and asset replacements.
• Monitor credentials and support OT network security.
• Support development of programming for WWTP/Biogas facility transitions.

Skills

OT Technical Support

Industrial Programmer

Electrician

Cisco Certification

Cybersecurity Designation

Education

Post-secondary Education in a relevant field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Identify, monitor and maintain the Operational Technology assets within the Waste Water Treatment Plant/Biogas Plant infrastructure. This includes hardware, software and network components that control industrial processes and critical infrastructure. Major involvement in upgrade of sites network, hardware and security to current standard. Provide programming support to the WWTP/Biogas site.

• Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot any production OT disturbances that may occur on shift. Drive RCA

• Under guidance from OT Manager or OT Lead, perform annual vulnerability assessments and resulting remediation

• Provide onsite support and expertise for new product and technology introductions to the plant as well as for upgrades of OT Systems

• Onsite liaison with OT Lead and JDliT for any cyber event

• Onsite liaison with Rockwell for any Rockwell events related to OT equipment, network or OT controls

• Have ability to restore from backup or perform backup when necessary

• Drive replacement projects for assets that are obsolete, including applications

• Support vulnerability console to ensure risks are acted upon

• Assist Electricians to Maintain PLC Revisions at the latest firmware versions

• Provide programming support and development to the WWTP/Biogas facility. Work with contracts to ensure proper transition when new projects are introduced

• Monitor and maintain onsite network access credentials

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5 to 10 years of OT Technical Support Experience in Manufacturing industrial Programmer/ Electrician

• Cisco Certification (CCT, CCNA) , Industrial Programmer Designation or Cybersecurity Designation, is an asset.