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Operations Technology Specialist

J.D. Irving


Job Location:

Dieppe - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

What We Offer:

  • Flexible medical dental and vision plan
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • RRSP matching program
  • Health & Wellness reimbursements
  • Product purchase program
  • Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
  • Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue/Irving Personal Care and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
  • Relocation cost (if applicable)


Responsibilities

Directly reporting to the Maintenance Manager with responsibility to the Corporate Manager of Operations Technology Systems the Operations Technology Specialist will support operational process networks and systems for the Irving Tissue Dieppe and Irving Personal Care sites.

The position is responsible for ensuring the operational networks and systems are up-to-date cyber-safe stable and addition responsibilities will include operational data systems (such as PI PARCview etc.) per the site requirements.

  • Provide support for new product and technology introductions to the plant as well as for upgrades of OT Systems.
  • Onsite liaison with JDI IT for any Operations Techology cyber events.
  • Troubleshoot any production Operations Technology disturbances that may occur.
  • Provide support for new product and technology introductions to the plant as well as for upgrades of Operations Technology Systems.
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues to support and improve efficiency of the manufacturing Operations Technology controls.
  • Promote preventive and predictive maintenance program for PLCs OT network and switches.
  • Responsible to keep all documentation related to the OT network and systems up-to-date accessible and backed up.
  • Create Preventive Maintenance plans in the CMMS for network performance and monitoring to achieve a successful program to ensure optimum performance.


Qualifications
  • Degree in networking cyber security or equivalent preferred
  • 2-5 years of experience in the electrical field in a manufacturing environment is an asset
  • Experience in programming instrumentation and/or electronics is an asset
  • Familiarity with Rockwell Products such as Factory Talk servers PLCs switches etc. is an asset
  • Previous PLC experience including installation and troubleshooting is an asset



Required Experience:

IC


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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 ... View more

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