Systems Administrator

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Job Summary

The Systems Administrator II oversees the day-to-day operations of the Mena facility (and Ft. Smith facility as needed). Manages the upgrades, maintenance and continuous improvement of the company’s computer systems, including database, mainframe systems, data communication networks and software programs. Performs assessments on company systems to ensure proper operations and to identify issues that need to be addressed. Documents, tracks, and monitors problems to ensure resolution in a timely manner.

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Office software support
• Office hardware support (PC’s, printers, phones)
• IT asset management
• Shop Machinery software/hardware support
• Manage IT budget
• IT Infrastructure (servers, network, cabling)
• Employee account maintenance
• Technical project support (surveillance, systems upgrade)
• Execute all IT policies and procedures to maintain compliance
• Oversee efficient working of all IT personnel
• Coordinate system changes and upgrades with Nidec Corporate IT
• Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Results oriented, self-motivated, high achiever
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical ability and strategic/critical thinker
• Ability to work independently
• Dependability
• Excellent organizational skills

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• System Experiences such as Oracle, Workday, Citirx and SharePoint
• General user knowledge of ServiceNow IT Service Desk
• Working knowledge of Microsoft O365
• Working knowledge of Windows Active Directory
• Working knowledge of networking principles and cabling standards
• Working knowledge of Windows Server
• Working knowledge of desktop imaging

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Information Technology or related field or 3-5 years’ experience in Information Technology
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting
• Good communication skills both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years or more experience in Information Technology
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Previous employment in manufacturing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires sitting
• Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
• Requires use of electronic mail
• Requires telephone conversations
• Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
• Requires writing letters and memos
• Includes conflict situations
• Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Requires being exact or highly accurate
• Requires meeting strict deadlines
• Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities
• Requires work with others in a group or team
• Requires work with external customers or the public
• Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company
• Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences
• Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
• Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
• Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others
• Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions

This position description is meant to describe the typical kinds of duties or difficulty level that may be required of positions with this title. The use of a particular expression shall not limit or exclude other duties or difficulty levels not mentioned. This position description is not meant to limit or modify Nidec Motor Corporations right to assign, direct or control the work assigned to this position.

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.