Network Engineer

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Network Engineer

Position Summary:                                                      

The Network Engineer manages the network and network equipment for their assigned business, outside vendors, and connections to other PCC facilities. Ensures each component of the network is reliable, available, and meets company standards.  Monitors network functionality daily by assessing performance, diagnosing issues and implementing changes as needed. 

Essential Functions:                                                    

• Maintains network user policy information and documentation per company policies and procedures.
• Ensures data integrity and business continuity through effective implementation and maintenance of the data backup and disaster recovery plan including daily reviews of backups and corrective action for job failures.
• Monitors and maintains deployment and maintenance of anti-virus software.
• Ensures timely resolution/referral of user problems by understanding the impact to the user and assigning an appropriate priority and resolution goal.
• Monitor server health and conducts preventive maintenance to ensure near 100% uptime.
• Installs, maintains, and configures PCs, servers, phone systems, printers, switches, routers, and firewalls within the LAN environment.
• Proposes and implements hardware and software upgrades optimizing network performance while within budget.
• Performs regular maintenance in order to maximize performance and useful life of PCC’s computer network.
• Ensures cost effective use of network resources as measured from an overall business strategy.
• Manages external resources which are essential to sustaining the network.
• Communicates relevant information to all appropriate functional areas (manufacturing, engineering, quality, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:                                                           

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and accountability for assigned projects.
• Ability to work flexible hours and a history of being dependable
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge; learns new technology quickly.
• Proven experience of taking initiative and having a strong sense of urgency.

Desired Skills:                                                             

• Highly organized and self-motivated individual.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience & Education                                              

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field. MS degree is highly desirable.
• Two to four years of experience managing a network of at least five servers and 50 clients.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server platforms and Active Directory.
• Good working knowledge of Network Directory Services.
• Good working knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 switch configuration.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network infrastructure and protocols.

Physical Demands

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Visit us at www.precast.com