What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Systems Specialist position at The Hershey Company?
Digital Systems Specialist
Posted Date : Jan 24, 2025
Requisition Number : 124185
Job Location : Hershey, PA - Reese Plant
Summary :
The Digital Systems Specialist will provide technical support at the plant level, acting as first responder to IT / 07 issues related to digitally integrated systems.
The Digital Systems Specialist will act as liaison between the plant, Corporate IT functions, and Engineering to implement, test, and support loT platforms and products. The Digital Systems Specialist will coordinate support for end user devices (PCs, phones, etc) working with corporate IT Helpdesk functions.
The ideal candidate will have 3 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting innovative solutions, collaborating with business partners across functions, and delivering within a change management process.
In addition, the Digital Systems Specialist :
- IT Systems : Provide on-site monitoring and support for IT infrastructure. Work with corporate IT and plant staff to help implement corporate-driven hardware, software, and network projects. Facilitate communications to plant staff about IT projects. Help facilitate windows desktop / laptop installation and maintenance.
- OT systems : Support automation / controls software and licenses required on technician PCs, support plant OT infrastructure including virtual machines, networking, thin clients, system backups, imaging, and hardware troubleshooting.
- En User Support : Respond to plant user support needs related to PC software and hardware, printers, and plant applications such as PI (data historian), MES systems, EMS systems, barcode systems, and timeclocks. Facilitate user access request, user training, and manage user accounts as required. Work with corporate IT Help Desk.
- Disaster Recovery : Ensure data backup program(s) are properly administrated per Company policy. Function as the "Plant Owner" of local computer rooms and data closets to help ensure security, fire protection, and utility supplies are well maintained.
Skills and Experience :
Minimum Requirements and Education :
LI-CE1
LI-Onsite
