Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Information Technology – System Support
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Our comapny is the country’s largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.
Employer Description
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Our company, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, the company helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for the company and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our shareholders.
At our company, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our shareholders.
Our company reaffirms its policy to provide equal employment opportunity in recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company-sponsored training, access to facilities, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs, recalls or termination of employment to all employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age (within statutory limits). The company is in compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations.
This position is subject to Export Control Law
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our company affirms its policy to operate without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age.
Job Description
Our company is currently in search of an IT Windows System Administrator to join our Davenport Works Team in Davenport, Iowa.
At our company, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Support the systems running in the Manufacturing Infrastructure environment at Davenport Works. This infrastructure is comprised of VMWare running multiple operating systems, Windows physical machines, SAN’s, and backup storage devices, as well as other manufacturing software applications.
Diagnose and resolve software and hardware incidents, including operating system, database, functional application issues.
Operate with the company’s IS standards and conventions and applicable the company’s Unit IT Standards.
Install, configure, and deliver functional systems using standard IT application lifecycle methodologies.
Manage the hardware and software inventories.
Support IT MES developers at the location.
Work across a global IT support team to share information and best practices.
Key Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of the practical application of systems and technology. This includes knowledge of systems architecture, hardware, operations, and life cycle.
Demonstrate knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and SQL Server configuration and troubleshooting.
Develop a working knowledge of the functional system deployed in the environment (including Rockwell Factory Talk, OSI PI).
Manage the support and maintenance process for the systems in your area of responsibility.
Use productivity tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) effectively.
Develop an understanding of the business processes.
Demonstrate critical thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
3 years’ minimum experience as an IT professional in a business environment.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S> person as a U.S> citizen, U.S> Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited organization
Pursue continuous learning consistent with the movement in job requirements, changes in technology, and changes in the organization.
Develop and maintain strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrate ability to think through complex technical problems and identify and resolve gaps/risks.
Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach.
Exercise strong decision-making capabilities, with ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one.
Demonstrate self-motivation with autonomous work ethic.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No