What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Technology Engineer position at Pernod Ricard USA, LLC?
Location: Fort Smith, AR, US
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Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!
Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!
The salary range for this role, based in Arkansas is $81,040.00 to $101,300.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.
This role will be responsible for ensuring that the Operational Technology (OT) architecture within North American Distillers supports the Operational and Security demands. The Operational Technology Engineer will develop and secure a reliable OT environment for manufacturing based on best praxis in the group. Contribute to develop the environment and contribute to the global community dedicated to this topic. Committed to achieving excellence in quality, health and safety, the environment and product safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety & Compliance: Adhere to Pernod Ricard’s and site safety programs.
Cybersecurity: Collaborate with global IT, OT, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain and enhance ICS cybersecurity.
OT Network Management:
Design, monitor, and secure OT networks.
Manage firewall rules, remote access, wireless communications, and switch configurations (MACs).
Report network security status and address hardware failures (servers, switches, firewalls), including IOS/firmware updates.
Patching & Security Watch:
Monitor advisories, assess needs, and report patching status.
Test and deploy patches to OT/IT infrastructure (workstations, servers, firewalls, switches).
Track OT app/control device patch releases.
OT Equipment Management:
Oversee Virtual Machines (design templates, provisioning, backup strategy, and tools).
Maintain endpoint protection and ensure compliance of local OT equipment with policies.
Security Governance & Operations:
Ensure OT app availability, manage backups/restores, and support 3rd-party solutions in OT environments.
Maintain documentation of the OT network.
Ensure security in project planning and execution.
Active Directory Administration:
Maintain domain controllers, GPOs, AD object/OU structure, and DNS.
Incident Management:
Handle cybersecurity incidents and crises (response, communication, recovery, and reporting).
Address non-cyber incidents/crises and validate backup/recovery procedures.
Analyze and correlate site-level logs.
Continuous Improvement:
Align with Global Expert team, provide feedback, and support operational excellence.
Industrial Automation & IIoT:
Contribute to Industry 4.0, MES, and IIoT initiatives.
Lead or support automation/instrumentation projects.
Maintain agility and purpose of the site’s automation platform.
Perform PLC/HMI development, troubleshooting, and project execution.
Specify, design, and supervise installation/commissioning of automation systems related to OT infrastructure.
Required Skills:
Experience with CISCO, Microsoft Server, VMWare, Rockwell, and industrial automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley).
Proficient in Rockwell Software Suite: FactoryTalk Directory, View Site/Machine Edition, AssetCentre, etc.
Microsoft SQL database administration (backup/restore, user/security management, creation), with basic Oracle knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Reporting Services.
Basic Linux OS administration.
5 years in industrial automation system development and maintenance.
Demonstrated cybersecurity strategy experience.
Strong foundational IT knowledge across listed platforms.
Self-starter with the ability to identify needs, plan work/testing, troubleshoot, and deliver solutions independently.
Effective team collaborator who balances business needs in 24/7 operations while ensuring secure, low-downtime environments.
Strong communication skills to clearly convey changes and impacts to non-technical stakeholders.
When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life.
Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid or remote option. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for their and their team’s schedules.
We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.
Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.
Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact your talent acquisition manager.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2025-04-01Target End Date:
Salary : $81,040 - $101,300
