What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist, Plant Networks - GTP position at CPChem?
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Purpose/Introduction
Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) is seeking an IT Specialist, Plant Networks to join the Information Technology team for the Golden Triangle Polymers (GTP) facility located in Orange, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience and be part of a team contributing to the design, startup, and operation of a new plant from the ground up.
The IT Specialist, Plant Networks is a critical IT support position and will be responsible for administering and managing the plant networks supporting both the Business and Process networks. This includes designing, implementing, and maintenance tasks, as well as troubleshooting and resolving issues. This position will manage the fiber/copper wiring, switches, routers, and other network equipment to ensure resources are reliable and available. This role will interface with multiple groups internally and externally. The position will also be responsible for plant physical security access control systems components, such as badge readers, maglock, and security cameras, as well as administering the Microsoft Teams voice implementation. This position reports directly to the Plant IT Manager.
This position will be assigned to the project location in Orange, TX and will transition to ongoing operations following commissioning and startup with an expected commitment through stable start-up operations.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, monitor, and maintain all plant switches, routers, and firewalls to ensure a robust, stable network, ensuring compliance to all corporate and plant policies and procedures.
- Manage and maintain relation with vendors and consultants.
- Develop good working relationships with corporate staffs and all other plant groups outside of IT.
- Perform lifecycle replacement of network hardware and physical security (badge readers and controller panels).
- Lead and/or participate in managing projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet objectives.
- Coordinate, configure/install, and maintain local area network, and wireless networks.
- Troubleshoot and monitor network performance.
- Document and maintain all pertinent information for access points, firewalls, routers, switches, fiber and copper networks and related licenses.
- Follow company standard change management process.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience supporting network infrastructure, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers, wireless access points, and protocols in a manufacturing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting network related issues
- Experience programing and configuring Cisco Switches
- Familiarity with Cisco Wireless LAN controllers and Wireless Access point support
- Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) and process network environments including the Purdue model
- Knowledge of computer/network security systems, applications, procedures, and design
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in a related field
- Familiarity with Wide Area Networking (WAN) inter-connectivity, components, wiring infrastructures, Layer 2 and 3 networking protocols, multicast, DHCP, DNS, IP address management and network monitoring software
- Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network plus
- Familiarity with access control systems and CCTV systems
- Experience with fiber optic networks, including termination, splicing bend ratios, etc.
- Experience with project management
- Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams Voice administration
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules.
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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Eligibility for Relocation: Yes
Closing Date: 03/13/2025
Nearest Major Market: Beaumont
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