Senior OT Systems Analyst - Remote

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); Remote; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in premium proteins is seeking a Senior OT Systems Analyst to lead critical manufacturing IT projects. This remote role will involve managing project lifecycles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing operational technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and operational technology, ensuring effective project execution and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability protection

Long-term disability protection

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related work experience required.
• Experience with OT architecture and DAQ concepts.
• Experience with programming industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in the Manufacturing IT project portfolio.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Develop process documentation and project schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Process Orientation

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

BS degree in Information Technology

BS degree in Engineering

BS degree in Business Management

Tools

Ignition

Rockwell

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Senior OT Systems Analyst - Remote

Salisbury, Maryland, United States Apply Job ID 75744 Job Category Information Technology

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

We are recruiting for a Senior OT Systems Analyst. This position is responsible for leading projects in the Manufacturing IT project portfolio and for delivering value for Manufacturing Operations function at Perdue. This position will lead OT Manufacturing Infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high impact projects and work in multiple Operational Technologies.

This position will lead manufacturing systems projects from start to finish, which includes:

• Manages and coordinates all aspects of the project including requirements definition, vendor evaluation, process reengineering, design, development, documentation, implementation, and production support.
• Documenting project requests including benefits, costs, estimated timelines, and stakeholders.
• Understand the architecture of the OT environment and DAQ ( Ignition, Rockwell, PLCs and SCADA).
• Managing project budgets and actuals.
• Evaluating technical solutions, composing vendor comparison matrixes and making solution recommendations.
• Learning new technologies as required.
• Working with multiple business and IT teams to compose project schedules, monitor project success, track and raise risks and issues, and lead projects to success.
• Develop process documentation such as functional and technical design documents, data flow diagrams, network diagrams, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, training documentation and other documentation as required.

This role may also sit at our Salisbury MD Corporate Offices without relocation assistance.

The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $145,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Works with the business units, plants and Company functional groups to fully understand functional requirements

2. Leads cross-functional teams to develop effective, efficient solutions which meet the requirements of the business, utilizing project management skills.

3. Maximizes use of available technology and standard approaches to enhance and improve business processes.

4. Defines project resource requirements and secure resources. Defines project timelines and use project scheduling and tracking tools.

5. Builds effective working relationships within Manufacturing Systems team, other IT areas, and the business community.

6. Demonstrates the mastery of skills necessary to support all levels of supply chain applications, control, scaling/labeling, desk top computing and network. Assists with hardware/software and application specifications and selection.

7. Understands the OT architecture, hardware, software and applications, DAQ, Scada from a users' standpoint to ensure effective project solutions and defect resolution. Anticipates potential technical challenges, and able to “quarterback” defect resolution and issue resolution across multiple technical teams as required.

8. Supports Perdue strategy, challenges status quo, focuses on continuous improvement and support of business objectives, acts like an owner and executes with urgency

Minimum Education and Experience Required

REQUIRED: .

• BS degree or equivalent related work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Business Management plus 5-7 years related work experience.
• Manufacturing / Operational Technology Experience
• Proven record of successful Project Management of small to medium size projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience using project management tools/practices, work process analysis, improvement processes, and systems development methodology.
• Experience and knowledge of OT architecture, Ignition DAQ concepts and infrastructure including servers, firewalls, network switches, network segmentation, vulnerability assessment, and risk management.
• Process orientated: Experience with creating process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and similar documents.
• Must be able to travel (currently at 15%, has potential to increase to up to 35%), including overnight, to any customer area, which could be any Company facility or to a remote site for disaster recovery or training, a training facility or conference.
• Experience with and knowledge of OT/IT networking and segmentation (familiarity with IEC62443).
• Experience with programming/architecting industrial control systems (Rockwell, Inductive/Ignition
• Requires planned and on-call time for non-scheduled work hours as required by project schedules.

PREFERRED:

• Poultry, Beef or Pork operations and/or food and beverage industry experience
• Experience working for large organizations and demonstrated organizational awareness.
• Ignition, PLC and SCADA background
• Familiar with the OT architecture and DAQ from plant floor equipment to SCADA and beyond.
• Experience managing cross functional projects with multiple teams.
• Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) & NIST 800-82

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Positions at Corporate are mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings, or support in facilities when they are deployed to a site. Positions in plants involve moving throughout the plants, feedmills, hatcheries and other facilities as needed to deploy, monitor, and support manufacturing systems equipment.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
• When in a plant environment:
• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food and processing plant.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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