Plant IT Senior Infrastructure Specialist

Here at Scout Motors were carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasnt been around for a while electrifying it digitizing it and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site a job site or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors we empower our talented inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee Someone who is a visionary and a leader who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

What youll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Perform technical planning across multiple technology domains (compute storage client network physical cable management production asset management and infrastructure components) throughout factory site
• Interface and lead end to end process investigation with business and 3^rd party partners to identify and address key IT touch points and impacts to plant operations ensuring efficient integration into factor operations
• Create and maintain Technology Architecture documentation for transparency
• Integrate manufacturing technology solutions into Scout cybersecurity strategy
• Assess requirements and deliver solutions in accordance with the Production business requirements
• Project manage and track assigned technology portfolio necessary to ensure operational readiness for factory operations
• Support continuous improvement processes on the production floor.
• Identify Automated Solutions which promote self-healing and self-service technologies to support business process maturity or improvement
• Works with the application specialist and enterprise architecture team to identify infrastructure components impacting key performance indicators
• Ensure monitoring and visualization capabilities are made available to support teams to aid in efficient recovery if an issue is encountered
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends technological advancements and best practices related to manufacturing systems
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) production system architecture providing technical expertise and guidance to Plant stakeholders
• Lead during the early phases of a project/initiative responsible for scoping the project gathering requirements collaboration with domain architects and leading the teams to put together a scalable and sustainable solution.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia South Carolina or nearby and able to convene in person with Scout colleagues at Plant Site in Blythewood regularly.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the companyfrom time to time.

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in information technology or related field preferred and 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing facilities
• Good project management skills with a proven track record of deploying and moving solutions to operational readiness in a 24/7 production environment.
• Keen ability to break down complex task into reportable smaller components to maintain visibility
• Ability to prepare organize and present technical decision papers to upper management
• Good working knowledge of ITIL Service Design Transition and Operations processes
• Deep understanding of system integration technologies between hardware technologies and software solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in large hardware integration projects and modern IT architecture concepts.
• Experience working with monitoring solutions to provide transparency to business and responsible supporting resources
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues then develop improved solutions to mitigate or eliminate issue recurrence.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate high level needs into clear architecture requirements.
• Innovative mindset with ability to think outside the box and deliver when necessary temporary solutions to meet emergency demands.
• Ability to work with others efficiently and effectively in a dynamic greenfield environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors Inc.

What youll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical dental vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement jury duty voting time or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $120000.00 - $145000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• Residing inSan Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos Angeles:Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact