LOCAL NETWORK MANAGER

JBS Foods; Cactus (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods is seeking a Plant IT Specialist to manage and support production floor systems, networks, and devices. You will handle vendor access, servers, PCs, printers, and security systems while testing changes before deployment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing hardware/software issues, automating plant processes, and communicating outages. Travel to support multiple plants may be required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience.
• Proficient in ladder logic PLC programming.
• Proficient in graphics packages / HMI interfaces.
• Fundamental understanding of VLANs and Cisco switches.
• Familiar with Citrix desktop environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, and maintain vendor access requests.
• Maintain all plant computer, network components, servers, and printers.
• Support security cameras, door readers, and control systems.
• Provide on-call support for complex software problems and issues.
• Test hardware and software changes before production use.
• Work with end-users to propose hardware/software solutions.
• Automate plant processes and communicate outages.
• Travel as required to support additional plants.

Skills

Ladder logic

HMI graphics

Networking fundamentals

Citrix desktop

Tools

Cisco switches

Windows 10

Office 2016

Job description

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, support, and maintain:
• Vendor Access Requests
• All computer/network components including servers, network equipment, wireless access points, cabling, printers, and work stations
• Security camera systems
• Door readers and controller systems
• Phone systems
• All "Production Floor / Plant Floor Systems"
• Work with end-users proposing new hardware and software solutions
• Test all hardware and software modifications before they are introduced into production
• Provide hardware and software diagnostics for network, hardware, and software issues
• Seek out opportunities to automate plant processes
• Implement automated solutions plant-wide
• Communicate Plant Systems Outages and Notices
• Analyze software issues, installation, and testing of applications software/patches
• Provide on-call support for complexsoftware problems and issues
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of related experience
• Proficient in reading and writing ladder logic plc program
• Proficient in graphics packages / HMI interface
• Fundamental understanding of VLANs
• Fundamental understanding of Citrix desktop

• Server, Windows10, Office 2016
• Cisco Network Switch cabling, connectivity, configurations, and troubleshooting
• Phone systems experience desirable, but not required
• MCSE Certification is a plus, but not required
• A+ Certification is a plus, but not required

Skills/Abilities Required:

• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have strong customer support abilities
• Must be willing to work in a plant / industrial environment
• Must be willing to travel as required to support additional plant