What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT/OT Specialist position at West Fraser?
As an IT/OT Specialist, you will play a key role in the support and expansion of the automation and predictive controls capabilities of our engineered and solid wood manufacturing facilities. This is an exciting role that covers a broad range of IT systems (networking, servers, virtualization, IP cameras), but specifically as it applies within the realm of operational technology (OT) in a manufacturing environment. You will be part of a small but versatile, and highly skilled team based out of our Remote Ops Center in Greenville, SC, supporting OT environments in plants across North America. There is opportunity to learn on the job and formal training is available.
If you are a go-getter with an intermediate IT skill set who is eager to learn, broaden your skill set into the growing field of OT, and grow your career, then this role is for you:
What you will do:
- Working with technology both in server rooms and manufacturing plant floors
- Network design and documentation (wired and wireless)
- Layer-2 and layer-3 switch deployments and support
- Firewall configuration, maintenance, and monitoring
- Server & storage cluster deployments and support
- VMware-based virtualization platform deployments and support
- Windows servers and client support (virtual and physical)
- Performance monitoring and troubleshooting (networks, servers)
- Large-scale IP camera deployment support
- Rockwell-based technology support
What you will need:
- A strong work ethic with a go-getter attitude
- A willingness to learn and be technology savvy
- Ability to work well as a team in a highly collaborative environment, as well as work independently
- A Bachelor’s degree or better in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent prior experience
- Experience with VMware, Windows, Cisco networking, and other computer science fundamentals
- Experience with FactoryTalk industrial automation software is highly favorable
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the OSB and lumber manufacturing processes
- The ability to visualize physical processes to remotely assist field personnel in set up and troubleshooting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to interpret and disseminate technical info to a wide range of skill sets and support roles
- A willingness and ability to travel to various locations across North America, both nationally and internationally as needed
We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact candidates selected to advance in the recruitment process.
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company match
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
Apply:
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
