Operations Technology Engineer
Hays

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an Operations Technology Engineer in Kalamazoo, MI.

Role Description

Responsibilities:
• Overseeing IT and OT convergence, focusing on integration and industrial controls.
• Ensuring cybersecurity measures are implemented and maintained.
• Same core responsibilities as the Information Technology Advisor, including network design and operations of PLCs and integration of DCS, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Specific experience with Valmet DNA for system integration.

Job Functions:
• Manage and support IT/OT convergence activities at the local site.
• Manage the full life cycle of OT/ICS equipment.
• Lead Manufacturing Audit initiative activities for the local site.
• Implement ICS standards as directed by corporate policy in conjunction with Infrastructure teams.
• Manage collaborative relationships with Audit, Governance, and Cyber Teams to deliver world-class support.
• Lead the Incident Response Team in coordination with GPI Security and Cyber Response teams.
• Provide OT and Cyber leadership in mill management and production meetings.
• Effectively coordinate multiple IT and OT Engineering departments to address business needs.
• Support ICS systems to help Process Control manage and maintain steady state support for local OT Process, Systems, and Engineering projects.
• Manage Mill IT projects and related budgets.
• Coordinate and document OT related training.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for process and systems.
• Adhere to change control, security policy, and audit requirements.

General Duties:
• OT Systems and Engineering support leader for Mill.
• OT project management and OT Systems and Engineering Support.
• Coordination of periodic business and vendor meetings.
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent OT activities.
• Escalation of any issues that require resolution.
• Travel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Requirements

Specific Skills:
• Extensive experience with Manufacturing and OT related system processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Industrial Control Systems including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, DCS system standards.
• Strong working knowledge of ICS communications and protocols including: OPC-DA and UA standards, HART, Profinet, Fieldbus, ControlNet, etc.
• Strong Project Leadership skills.
• Significant knowledge of OT systems and infrastructure.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• System/Project Deployment, configuration, documentation, and training.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to getting the job done.
• Strong personal organization skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritize job requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Key Competencies:
• Record of accomplishment of strong people/team development. Develops technical talent in the assigned facilities.
• Management skills that can mobilize, influence, and lead a matrixed team towards a common vision and set of objectives.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and see projects through completion.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Education / Knowledge:
• Four-year degree in any of the following IT related or areas of engineering: IT, Networking, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or any other equivalent degree provided with the required experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in OT systems support and integration, managing manufacturing process control applications projects, supporting, and developing hardware and software solutions, assets, and databases.
• Thorough knowledge of control systems, DCS, PLCs, HMIs, operator interface panels, safety systems and hardware/software implementation and validations.
• Ability to generalize manufacturing technology and solutions and competently communicate complex solutions to leadership.
• 5+ years of experience managing or administering manufacturing process controls networks, OT or IT infrastructure for manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with third party vendors and system integrators, specifying hardware and software for controls and automation projects, Factory and Site acceptance tests, and project management.
• Experience with network layouts, servers, switches, firewall configurations and hardware/software specifications.
• Knowledge of Purdue ISA95 standards, cybersecurity controls, NIST Framework, ISA 62443 standards and applicability in manufacturing, IoT and intersection of IT and OT space.

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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