Operational Network Technology Engineer

General Purpose

Assist in the design, deployment, and management of Operational Technology Services(OT/IT). Deploy and/or coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of IC S systems to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s manufacturing facilities. This includes developing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing new and existing OT/IT hardware, software, and communication links. The main activities range from planning, designing, deploying, and road mapping the IC S network and systems infrastructure to executing projects and providing timely resolution of network connectivity and performance problems.

• Assist in the design, deployment, and management of Operational Technology Services
• Serve as a technical resource to the plants and engineering group to support and deliver technical services and controls automation solutions to resolve manufacturing issues and improve operational performance
• Contribute to IT/OT standards adoption
• Understand basic aspects of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Windows based PC’s and VM’s, and industrial network architectures and how to effectively apply these technologies to a dairy manufacturing environment
• Facilitate and support the numerous manufacturing process and control systems within operations, collaborating with engineering, IT, operations, and corporate management and vendor resources
• Assist in the development, planning, and execution of technical solutions including equipment bills of materials, scope of work, and estimates; participate in proposal review and provide timely status updates
• Ensure focus of improvement is automated, orchestrated, and autonomic wherever possible
• Assist in the implementation of CPwE standards in manufacturing facilities
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of compliance requirements for plant operations (USDA, GMP, SQF)
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
  
  Other duties may be assigned as required

• Undergraduate degree in in telecommunications, computer science, information technology, business administration, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years IT network management or related experience that includes:
  • Familiarity with IT/OT implementation technologies including Microsoft Hyper‑V, VMWare ESXi, Windows Server and Active Directory, SCADA, PLC/HMI, etc.
  • General understanding in the design and implementation of industrial networks including network switches, routers, firewalls, and VLANs
  • Basic skills in the specification, design, and configuration of virtualized server environments
  • Understanding of IT/OT security requirements
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
• Preferred:
  • Experience with network optimization in support of application performance and experience installing network cabling and patching IC S Systems
  • General technical knowledge of skills associated with IT/OT integration, Rockwell/Cisco CPwE, Purdue IC s model, and with broad knowledge of the IT organization
  • Experience in troubleshooting PLC and HMI solutions (i.e. Allen Bradley / Factory Talk)
  • Experience with controls power distribution layouts, panel layouts, hardware specification

• Technical knowledge of network systems
• Knowledge of financial budgeting and planning for IC S costs
• Solid knowledge of current protocols and standards
• Understanding of system flow charts, data processing concepts, and telecommunications principles
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Vendor management skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Able to communicate and translate basic to intermediate technical topics into easy to understand concepts
• Able to accurately articulate the requirements and priorities of both IT and OT stakeholders
• Able to work with attention to detail and to accurately document work activities undertaken
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, etc.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required
• Able to plan work activities to achieve an outcome within an agreed time frame
• Able to show strong customer service orientation
• Able to work in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

5%‑15% (1‑3 times per year)

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans