Network Specialist

Maas Energy Works • Redding, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Maas Energy Works is seeking a skilled and dedicated Network Specialist to join its Systems department and help build and maintain industrial IT networks. The role contributes to maintaining and optimizing the company’s network infrastructure and works with the Systems department. The position is based at the corporate headquarters in Redding, California, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Maas Energy Works designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas-powered renewable energy generation systems on dairy farms. Its projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

The role mainly operates in a professional office environment and is largely sedentary, with some travel required. The employee must be able to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes. The job description notes that duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 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, including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience with firewalls, switches, computers, and point-to-point radios.
• Proficiency in English.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; this is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and document networked devices.
• Maintain drawings, IP sheets, SOPs, physical and software labels, cable-labeling standards, and hardware-installation standards.
• Manage device backup and disaster recovery.
• Follow network-rack installation best practices, crimp patch-cable ends, and manage cables.
• Remotely manage and troubleshoot computers and network devices.
• Monitor and manage workstations remotely.
• Manage computer backup and disaster recovery.
• Troubleshoot point-to-point links and remotely resolve network-connectivity and workstation issues, including connectivity or slowness.
• Organize 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.

Benefits

• Three 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 and vision insurance.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional paid vacation, no-cost primary medical care membership, 401(k), 401(k) matching, and quarterly profit share accrue over the first 3–24 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed