• Maintaining servers, desktop units, phone system and critical applications in stable running order; troubleshooting software, desktop and network problems and devising business solutions; overseeing hardware and software deployment; ensuring network, desktop, and phone system functionality and outages are fixed; assuring the disaster recovery of information systems; maintaining business data links between software applications; maintaining user account information; and performing security items as assigned
• Planning and scheduling required maintenance and resources to maintain an efficient network operation; upgrading current software and hardware when necessary; prepares activity reports by collecting, summarizing, analyzing, and quantifying information; planning and maintaining processes and procedures to meet network, desktop and user requirements; and protecting the security of the network as prescribed by the Company's policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of software/hardware usage; adding and maintaining users on the network; installing new software applications or hardware on the network, desktop and mobile devices; monitoring and reporting licenses on applications, servers, desktops, and other equipment to ensure compliance; ensuring all network and desktop patches are applied and functioning without conflict; monitoring load balance on servers
• Managing interpersonal relationships in a positive and effective manner; accomplishing positive results through cooperative efforts with all departments; and contributing to the achievement of an ethical work environment.
• Assisting with purchasing and of IT related equipment and services
• Liaison with outside consultants, vendors and service providers
• Team up with IT or other corporate personnel when needed.
• Providing or coordinating user orientation on hardware, software, or mobile device operations

• A career with a company which has big ambitions and an enviable portfolio of projects
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Relocation assistance to Caracas, Venezuela for the right candidate
• International travel
• A great global team

• Experience in the Oil and Energy industry • Fluency in English and Spanish • At least five years relevant experience in information technology support and administration. • Strong experience with troubleshooting software and hardware on laptops, desktops, servers, networking equipment, and handheld equipment. • Knowledge of Windows 2008 Server R2. • Knowledge and experience with virtual VMWare environments. • Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite of products • Fair knowledge of active directory, DHCP, WINS, DNS • Fair knowledge of the NS5 system, or, strong knowledge and experience supporting a maintenance, inventory and purchasing application or an ERP system including the modules mentioned. • Fair knowledge of satellite communications channels. • Extremely strong organisational skills. • Highly professional demeanor. • High degree of personal integrity and honesty. • Excellent customer service and communication skills. • Ability to work independently.

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