IT/OT Systems Specialist

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global bonus program

Retirement plans

Health programs

Life insurance

Medical care

Flexible working - Xwork program

Training & Development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in El Dorado, AR, is seeking an experienced IT/OT professional to maintain and administer PLC, DCS, and SIS control systems and OT networks across LANXESS South Arkansas sites. You will implement network guidelines, install firewalls, and ensure secure process operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with OSI PI, APC, and related applications, plus strong troubleshooting and teamwork across IT and operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IT/OT network experience in relevant field.
• Experience administering virtual networks, LANs, and DCS environments.
• Working knowledge of servers, switches, firewalls, and Microsoft operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and continuous-improvement skills.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer PLC, DCS, and SIS control systems and OT networks across LANXESS South Arkansas sites.
• Implement OT network guidelines per CC-PCT CC-PCT.
• Install and manage firewalls and secure process operations.
• Maintain connectivity to central servers supporting OSI PI, APC, and other required applications.
• Design, install, and repair network infrastructure including cabling, switches, and microwave systems.
• Install and manage OS updates, patches across process control computers and servers.
• Manage site IT infrastructure including CCURE access control, surveillance systems, and UPS.
• Coordinate with Corporate IT, desktop support, servers and storage, and conference room support teams.
• Serve as the primary site contact for IT contractors and onsite support.

Skills

IT/OT network admin

LAN & VLANs

DCS/SCADA knowledge

Firewall administration

Microsoft Windows

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OSI PI

ExactVision

Unify

CCURE

Job description

Job Highlights

• Responsible for the maintenance, programming, and administration of all PLC, DCS, and SIS control systems and associated Operational Technology (OT) networks across LANXESS South Arkansas sites.
• Implement and maintain process control OT networks in accordance with LANXESS PCT OT guidelines established by CC-PCT.
• Install, configure, and manage firewalls, including developing rules to support secure process control operations.
• Maintain connectivity to central servers supporting OSI PI, Advanced Process Control (APC), and other required applications.
• Design, install, and repair network infrastructure, including copper and fiber-optic cabling, telemetry, switches, routers, and point-to-point microwave systems.
• Install and manage operating system updates, security patches, and software deployments across process control computers, servers, switches, firewalls, and virtual environments.
• Manage site IT infrastructure, including telephone systems, access control (CCURE), video surveillance (ExactVision and Unify), and supporting equipment such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• Coordinate with Corporate IT, desktop support, servers and storage, production services, and conference room support teams.
• Serve as the primary site contact for IT contractors and coordinate onsite technical support.

Experience / Skills

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in IT/OT network administration, process control systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience administering virtual networks, local area networks (LANs), and DCS environments.
• Working knowledge of servers, network switches, firewalls, and Microsoft operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and continuous-improvement skills.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.

Location El Dorado Central
Employee Type Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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