Operations Technology Specialist

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
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue/Irving Personal Care and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Directly reporting to the Maintenance Manager, with responsibility to the Corporate Manager of Operations Technology Systems, the Operations Technology Specialist will support operational process networks and systems for the Irving Tissue Dieppe and Irving Personal Care sites. 

The position is responsible for ensuring the operational networks and systems are up-to-date, cyber-safe, stable, and compliant. In addition, responsibilities will include operational data systems (such as PI, PARCview, etc.) per the site requirements. 

• Provide support for new product and technology introductions to the plant as well as for upgrades of OT Systems.
• Onsite liaison with JDI IT for any Operations Techology cyber events.
• Troubleshoot any production Operations Technology disturbances that may occur.
• Provide support for new product and technology introductions to the plant as well as for upgrades of Operations Technology Systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to support and improve efficiency of the manufacturing Operations Technology controls.
• Promote preventive and predictive maintenance program for PLCs, OT network and switches.
• Responsible to keep all documentation related to the OT network and systems up-to-date, accessible, and backed up.
• Create Preventive Maintenance plans in the CMMS for network performance and monitoring to achieve a successful program to ensure optimum performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in networking, cyber security or equivalent preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in the electrical field in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Experience in programming, instrumentation, and/or electronics is an asset
• Familiarity with Rockwell Products such as Factory Talk servers, PLCs, switches, etc. is an asset
• Previous PLC experience, including installation and troubleshooting is an asset

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.