Network Specialist

Department: Systems

Reports to: Operations Service Manager

Compensation: Hourly starting range $20 - $40, Commensurate to skills and Experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with 30-minute unpaid lunch

Benefits: 

• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Eight and a half paid holidays per year.
• Two paid flexible holidays per year.
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement or Health Insurance Reimbursement.
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including additional paid vacation, no-cost primary medical care membership, 401k, 401k matching, and quarterly profit share.

Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001

Company Overview

Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas powered renewable energy generation systems on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

Position Description:

Maas Energy Works is seeking a skilled and dedicated Network Specialist to join our Systems to assist build and maintain industrial IT networks. As a Network Specialist, you will play a role in maintaining and optimizing our company's network infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in computer networking to contribute to the success of our organization, and work with our incredible Systems department. 

Responsibilities:

• Configuration, installation, and documentation of networked devices
  • Drawings, IP Sheets, SOPs, physical and software labeling, cable labeling standards, hardware installation standards
  • Device backup and disaster recovery
  • Network rack installation best practices
  • Crimp patch cable ends and cable management
• Remote management and troubleshooting of computers and network devices

  • Workstation remote monitoring and management experience

  • Computer backup and disaster recovery

  • Network management experience

  • Troubleshoot point to point links

  • Be able to remotely troubleshoot network connectivity issues

  • Be able to remotely troubleshoot workstation issues such as connectivity or slowness

• Organization of installation and maintenance schedules, parts acquisition, and inventory management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement network solutions.
• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorized access.
• Conduct regular network audits to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in computer networking.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications & Skills: The ideal candidate will have experience in the following

• Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field a plus but not required.
• Proven experience as a Network Specialist or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and security software.
• Strong understanding of network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong Administrative skills
• Experience with Firewalls, switches, computers, and point to point radios

• Remote management and troubleshooting of computers and network devices

• Must be proficient in English

Physical Demands Requirements:

Work Environment
This job mainly operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role with some travel is required. This would require the ability to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.