IT Systems admin

Atlas Energy Solutions; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions is seeking an IT System Administrator to join a compact team at our Kermit and Monahans TX sites. You will diagnose and support factory interfacing computers, manage Windows servers, virtualization, and storage, and administer cloud services like Office 365 and Azure.

The role requires desktop support experience, strong documentation, and the ability to work outdoors in a manufacturing setting. Occasional travel to Austin may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have at minimum two years real world experience with desktop support and administering production servers.
• Windows Server and Desktop support expertise.
• Must be comfortable working in both a manufacturing environment outdoors, and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and diagnose full functionality of computers interfacing to factory equipment, process controls, monitoring, and automation.
• Provide desktop support for local and remote office staff.
• Administer production Windows Server Operating Systems including on-premise, at remote locations, and in cloud service providers such as Office 365 and Azure.
• Administer virtualization software such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Administer Shared storage environments such as DAS, NAS, and SAN devices from vendors such as HP, Dell, Network Appliance, and EMC.
• Deploy moderately complex IT infrastructure into multiple geographic locations, including optimized virtualization, on premise or cloud Exchange email administration, advanced Active Directory administration, ERP, and Business Intelligence systems, Web presence, and more.
• Familiarity with the installation and operation of Linux, Apache, PHP.
• Familiarity with LAN/WAN networking products including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.
• Scripting and programmatic optimization of repeated administrative processes in Linux and Windows environments.
• Good mentoring and training skills; able to document processes clearly.
• Willing to travel up to 50% within Texas and occasionally to Austin or other locations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and be on-call after hours.
• Must adapt to changing tasks and make informed decisions.

Skills

Desktop support

Windows Server

Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)

Storage administration (DAS/NAS/SAN)

Linux administration

Networking (LAN/WAN)

Scripting

Documentation

English communication

On-call responsiveness

Multitasking

Mentoring/Training

Education

High school diploma or AAS in Computer Science

Tools

Office 365

Azure

Exchange

VMware

Hyper-V

DAS/NAS/SAN storage hardware

Linux

Apache

PHP

Job description

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered around a core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.

The IT System Administrator will work as part of a small team at a fast paced, high-energy manufacturing environment at both the Kermit TX and Monahans TX locations.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment both indoors and outdoors, diagnosing full functionality of computers interfacing to factory equipment, process controls, monitoring, and automation.
• Demonstrated experience providing desktop support for local and remote office staff
• Demonstrated experience administering production Windows Server Operating Systems including on-premise, at remote locations, and in cloud service providers such as Office 365 and Azure.
• Demonstrated experience administering virtualization software such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Experience administering Shared storage environments such as DAS, NAS. and SAN devices from vendors such as HP, Dell, Network Appliance, and EMC.
• Ability to deploy moderately complex IT infrastructure into multiple geographic locations, including optimized virtualization, on premise or cloud Exchange email administration, advanced Active Directory administration, ERP, and Business Intelligence systems, Web presence, and more.
• Familiarity with the installation and operation of a variety of open-source software such as Linux, Apache, PHP and others.
• Familiarity with Administration of LAN/WAN networking products including Routers, Switches, Firewall devices, VPN’s, and more.
• General aptitude for scripting and programmatic optimization of repeated administrative processes in Linux and Windows environments.
• Good mentoring and training skills are required.
• Must multitask efficiently in a high-energy office.
• Must be highly skilled at documenting processes and procedures.
• Willing to work at multiple geographic locations within Texas (Primarily Kermit and Monahans).Some travel may be required to Austin and other locations. (10%).
• Must demonstrate and exercise good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, and be “on-call” after hours.
• Must be willing and able to accept new tasks as assigned.
• Will often set their own priorities based on general guidelines and direction.
• Must have a friendly and supportive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-player mindset.
• Must often compare alternative courses of action and make logical decisions.
• Must work well with ambiguity and tasks will not always be routine.
• Will have the authority and will be expected to make some decisions on their own, without direct guidance from supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma/Degree or preferred would be an AAS in a technical field such as Computer Science, substantial experience in related functions and/or industries may be considered as a substitute.
• Must have at minimum two years real world experience with desktop support and administering production servers.
• Windows Server and Desktop support expertise.
• Must be comfortable working in both a manufacturing environment outdoors, and office environments.

Work Location

• Travel: up to 50%

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment both indoors and outdoors,