Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company!

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Job Summary

The OT Systems Engineer acts as on-premise technical resource dedicated to the manufacturing site with the purpose of supporting and delivering IT/OT network solutions to resolve manufacturing issues and improve operational performance in the areas of Controls, Automation, Manufacturing Networks, Manufacturing Network Security, Cyber Security, and machine connectivity.

Job Responsibilities

Lead and support the OT Network/Infrastructure system and IT Engineering at the production facility by establishing and maintaining regular written and in-person communication with executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent OT activities.
Serve as point of escalation on IT/OT infrastructure issues at manufacturing facility and provide on call support as required.
Serves as a liasison to OT manufacturers, contractors, company persionnel and other internal or external parties with respect to controls equipment, instruments, and related systems.
Ensure effective deployment and integration of OT systems within the OT environment in accordance with industry standards.
Facilitate management of vendor remote access to OT systems.
Support the management of the OT system lifecycle, ensuring adherence to cyber security and operational standards.
Act as a liaison between IT and Production by gathering site-specific requirements.
Assist with OT systems audits and compliance efforts.
Create documentation of OT infrastructure and maintain library of documenation.
Create documentation of OT network systems and maintain library of documentation.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Engineering, or related discipline / equivalent experience minimum of three years IT work experience preferably in the manufacturing industry, or a minimum of five years of experience in OT systems support and integration.
Experience managing or administering manufacturing process controls networks, OT or IT infrastructure for manufacturing operations.
Experience with Incident Management, Problem Management, and Change Management Processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced understanding of network infrastructure, computer hardware, and enterprise architecture.
General understanding of VMWare ESXi implementation and administration.
General understanding of cyber security and industry control system standards (ISA, NIST).
System Admin Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory
Ability to generalize manufacturing technology and solutions and effectively communicate complex solutions to leadership.
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 configuring Cisco / Palto Alto network hardware a plus.

Pay: $99,508 - $118,166 a year

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non-alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition. We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team.

Benefits and Other Information

We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. This role may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program.

Pre-employment background check is required.

Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.

Requisition ID: 220595
Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC