IT Operations Technology Specialist

Vesuvius USA; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an IT Operation Technology Specialist in Chicago Heights, Illinois. This role involves supporting operation technology systems on the shop floor, managing application issues, and participating in IT projects. Candidates should have a strong background in PLC or SCADA programming, knowledge of manufacturing systems, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Good overview of OT systems.
• Experience with manufacturing systems like SCADA, MES, PLC.
• Ability to bring solutions to complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Support for operation technology systems on shop floor.
• Daily ticket operation including escalation if necessary.
• Train IT people and users on OT applications and systems.

Skills

Overview of OT systems

Overall knowledge of manufacturing systems

Experience in PLC or SCADA programming

Experience with industrial platforms

Conflict and Problem Solving

Windows 10 client support

Tools

AVEVA (Wonderware)

Rockwell

SIEMENS

MS-SQL

Job description

The IT Operation Technology Specialist is a member of the IT Operations Team. The position is involved in day to day OT (operation technology) & application support and project activities. This person is also the primary contact for IT Operations Manager Customer Relationship and for Operations people for all application issues, projects and new requirements.

The main functions of the position are:

• Support for operation technology systems on shop floor in cooperation with local maintenance and IT
• Directly administers and supervises OT applications & systems which are not under 3rd party support or cooperates with 3rd party on that subject
• Actively participate on new projects
• Support local users with any IT requirement

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Daily ticket operation including escalation if necessary
• Makes suggestions for improvements to the OT Design (HW & SW)
• Trains IT people and users on specific OT application and systems, sharing best practice
• Involved in all IT projects where OT is touched, working as IT representative in project preparation phase with business
• Assists business with technical issues related to OT
• Involved in IT processes (Incident and Major incident management, Problem management, etc.)

Knowledge/Experience/Skills Needed

• Good overview of OT systems
• Overall knowledge of manufacturing systems like SCADA, MES, PLC, etc
• Experience in PLC or SCADA programming is desired
• Experience with industrial platforms from AVEVA (Wonderware), Rockwell, SIEMENS, AB or others
• Overview of IT systems used in production environment (AD, MS-SQL, application servers)
• Conflict and Problem Solving/Analysis
• Ability to bring solutions to complex business problems
• Ability to effectively function in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Windows 10 client support and imaging experience
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

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