IT Systems Administrator II

Minerals Technologies Inc.is a global technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops produces and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging food and pharmaceuticals household and personal care pet care automotives and many more as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking metalcasting construction infrastructure and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX headquartered in New York City and have over 150 locations worldwide with 4000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely communicating openly and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

Company: Specialty Minerals Inc. a Minerals Technologies company is the largest supplier and global leader in providing Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) specially designed for customers application needs.

Job Title: IT Systems Administrator II

Location: Bethlehem PA

Job Summary:

Systems Administrator 2 under general supervision maintains and supports the integrity of the operating system environment and various computer systems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance configuration and reliable operation of computer systems network servers and virtualization
• Install and upgrade computer components and software manage virtual servers and integrate automation processes
• Keep systems operating efficiently by performing any necessary upgrades and repairs
• Assigning and updating security permissions for the system network
• Support desktop and helpdesk efforts ensuring desktop applications workstations and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
• Provide support of assigned systems through troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software and connectivity problems
• Act as a knowledge expert for assigned systems and distributed applications
• Collaborate with IT customers to ensure issues related to assigned systems are communicated appropriately
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes such as 5SKaizen

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Daily Management Control Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology System Administration or Computer Engineering

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• 5 years of system administration experience database or network administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Server products (such as Windows Server Sharepoint SQL Server IIS DFS etc.) and administrative applications.
• Experience with Enterprise-level VMWare Veeam (or similar backup package) and SAN solutions.
• General working knowledge of applications such as: Oracle RDMS Linux Microsoft Office Office 365 Azure as well as Networking Switches Firewalls and IP phone systems a plus
• Knowledge of systems and networking software hardware and networking protocols

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to servers and networking and connectivity.
• The incumbent should fully understand the role of computer networking and Information Technology in a manufacturing organization.
• Must have the ability to express complex technical concepts effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Windows Server or Azure certification is a plus

Travel: Travel may occur on an infrequent basis.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job the employee is typically required to regularly conduct work in a controlled office environment moving around the office as needed sitting at a desk using office equipment including but not limited to a computer copier and telephone read write listen speak and understand English have the ability to work independently be dependable and maintain confidential information integrity and composure at all times.

The employee is expected to be self-directed take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting. Additionally the employee is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments analytical organized and detail-oriented perform multiple tasks at once compose correspondence and other documentation in a professional manner express ideas constructively actively listen to others manage time effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines learn and memorize procedures display a cooperative attitude read understand and follow all company job specific and safety policies/procedures and attend/use all required training.

Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM but must have ability to work the number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished including overtime holidays and weekends as necessary.

Safety Training:A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is required to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual or through the online training system. Additionally an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employees position.

Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems appropriate or as dictated by government regulations.

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