Position Title: Network Specialist /Technician
Department: Systems and Transformation
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:
- 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 & 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.
Skills Required
- Proven experience as a Network Specialist or in a similar role
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and security software
- Strong understanding of routers, switches, and firewalls
- Experience with firewalls, switches, computers, and point-to-point radios
- Experience remotely managing and troubleshooting computers and network devices
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Strong administrative skills
- English proficiency
- Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
What We Do
Maas Energy Works develops, owns, and operates dairy-based anaerobic digester and renewable natural gas projects in partnership with dairy farmers. Its turnkey systems capture methane from manure and other organic waste and convert it into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, transportation fuel, and other energy products. By turning farm waste into energy, the company helps dairy farms reduce emissions, diversify revenue, and support long-term operational sustainability.
