Job Reference: FRS48801
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I am currently working with my client in Cork who is looking for a Operational Technical Lead
Automation
* Deliver against the OT roadmap as agreed with the Head of Engineering and the site management teams.
* Evaluate and document the different production systems that exist against their software and hardware end of life dates and put in place plans with site management agreement to address same.
* Work towards aligning the current systems in use across their sites.
* Align with IT, support the security roadmap for the manufacturing sites and adopt a security first approach across the sites.
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* Stay UpToDate on new technology offerings in the OT space and evaluate and trial such products as aligned to the agreed strategy.
* For technical products that add value to the business, put forward the business case and seek approval for capex.
Support* Develop policies and procedures for use across the manufacturing sites. These documents should address 3rd parties operating both remotely and on site.
* Work closely with the 3rd party vendors to ensure a robust and efficient service is provided to the Business. These Vendors would include the likes of Wonderware, Siemens, Allen Bradley.
* Ensure that the OT landscape across each manufacturing site is fully documented to provide full visibility of the different systems, technology, and vendors in place.
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* Work with Asset care to optimise spare parts at PLC / HMI Level across the group.
* Develop systems to monitor performance of Site Networks / Factory Site Servers and oversee improving same.
* First line support of Servers / thin clients within the Factory Control System (now that Dairygold are going down the virtualisation route).
* Develop procedures for ensuring Master Copies of Control Systems are the property of Dairygold and issued to Dairygold prior to project completion / final settlement of project.
Candidates for this position must possess:
* Recognised IT qualification* Experience of OT in a technical capacity, with a minimum of 4 years' experience in IT or OT related systems preferably in manufacturing type environments.
* and dealing with third party service providers, SLA adherence, and tendering processes.
*Undertstanding of security risks and threats facing the OT landscape and having the knowledge to address such issues by implementing approproiate security solutions in line with best practice.
* Knowledge and understanding of complex networking environments with proven capabilities to address flat networks through Vlans, zoning and segmentation to improve the overall configuration.
* Proven ability to deliver projects and Change Management in pressurised environments where uptime is critical.
* Demonstrated attention to detail and follow through in resolving issues and implementing remedial actions in a highly complex technical environment.
* Open and clear communication skills. Able to deliver concise requests to colleagues and third party serviceproviders with confidence.
* Resilient, results orientated and decisive approach to decision making.
* Team player, with strong influencing and presentation skills.
Industry: Engineering
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Technical Lead
Contact Name: Laura Murphy
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