JOB DESCRIPTION
The OT Specialist will be directly reporting to the Electrical Supervisor in Plant 2. Direction will given by New Annan OT Lead by making work orders in JD Edwards for any required work with estimations. The Industrial Electrician (OT Specialist) will provide daily support to the Operational Process Networks and Systems for Cavendish Farms as assigned by Electrical Supervisor. As part of an existing role within Electrical Department, the position is responsible for ensuring the operational networks and systems are up to date, Cyber safe, stable, and compliant and these checks are retrieved from the E1 system. The Industrial Electrician (OT Specialist) will be a self- starter with a "Can Do" attitude and the ability to adapt in a fast paced, dynamic, 24/7 work environment.

• Hourly Wage: $26.08 - $38.23/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow all safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Onsite liaison with JDI IT for any OT cyber events
• Onsite liaison with Rockwell for any Rockwell events
• Ensure Sentinal1 console Anti-Virus is up to date and actioned.
• Support Vulnerability Management console to ensure risks are acted upon.
• Under guidance from OT Lead, perform annual vulnerability assessments and resulting remediation.
• Adhere to OT policies created for the operation.
• Provide support for new product and technology introductions to the plant as well as for upgrades of OT Systems
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to support and improve efficiency of the manufacturing OT controls.
• Attend training for new equipment, Trouble Shooting, Replacement of OT equipment.
• Lead/Assist with Root Cause Analysis's related to failures as required.
• Have ability to restore from backup or perform backup when necessary. (Servers, sorters, ADR, ETC)
• Provide education to on floor staff on cybersecurity.
• Enable or troubleshoot on floor user access.
• Train and assist electrician on configuring and changing switches.
• Lead/Assist Electricians to Maintain PLC Revisions to the latest firmware.
• Lead/Assist Electricians to Ensure Factory talk redundancy is active and in good order.
• Promote preventive and predictive maintenance program for PLC and Switches.
• Responsible to keep documentation up to date and located on back up drive.
• Create PMs on CMMS for Network performance and monitoring to achieve a successful program to ensure optimum performance.
• Programming and Instrumentation when assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow all safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Onsite liaison with JDI IT for any OT cyber events
• Onsite liaison with Rockwell for any Rockwell events
• Ensure Sentinal1 console Anti-Virus is up to date and actioned.
• Support Vulnerability Management console to ensure risks are acted upon.
• Under guidance from OT Lead, perform annual vulnerability assessments and resulting remediation.
• Adhere to OT policies created for the operation.
• Provide support for new product and technology introductions to the plant as well as for upgrades of OT Systems

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)