JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: IT Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Job Summary:
Hands-on, senior-level engineer in Cloud, Virtualization and Windows Server platforms with expert level ability to design, develop and architect solutions for a multibillion-dollar global company. Position responsibilities include the implementation of the organization's application hosting, mass storage and cloud strategy from a technical perspective, including design, planning, integration, maintenance and support. Primary functions also include the implementation of industry best practices, continuous improvement frameworks and recommendations for future optimizations. This senior level technical position must work alongside other support resources and assist in cross-functional troubleshooting and requires strong communication with both technical resources and upper management. Candidates must have a proven track record with SOX compliance, and general IT security best practices.
Responsibilities:
Design, optimize, and implement application hosting solutions in both the cloud and on-premise data centers that meet the demands of the business. Evaluate the current and upcoming infrastructure stack from a security perspective and provide hardening recommendations. Virtualization and Windows optimization & performance Active Directory global consolidations Coordinates and supports information security efforts in computer, virtualization and storage including working with application developers and database administrators to plan and implement application security within application environments, providing guidance on risks and vulnerabilities related to common application protocols, web services security, and end user systems. Scripting and automation of application hosting and storage maintenance Disaster and Site Recovery Take part in life cycle management/ refresh of equipment Systems management and alerting, which may include nonbusiness hours on-call support rotation as needed. Collaborate with network services, software systems engineering and/or application development to restore service and/or identify problems Assist with other facets of IT operations and projects as needed.
Qualifications:
10+ years in engineering role for application hosting for global entities with $3B+ in annual revenue. 10+ years with MS Server and Virtualization platforms (VMWare & MS Hypervisor) 10+ years with mass storage units (HP Storage, IBM storage, etc.) 10+ years with ITIL processes and industry best practices for application hosting BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent education. Excellent oral and written communication Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities in a timely fashion. Ability to support cross-team collaboration to ensure your focus area integrates with the overall solutions. Experience with IBM Power Systems and AS400 is a plus. MCSE, Security, ITIL, and/or Azure certifications are a plus. Salary: $145,000 - $170,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
About the Role: Rhames Ltd is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop essential administrative skills in all areas of the business while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and growing engineering and manufacturing company.
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will support various departments, helping to ensure the smooth operation of business functions while learning key administrative processes. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced work environment.
Duties may include:
Projects Division (specialising in turnkey project management and delivery)
Completing planning documentation (including H&S) and sharing with customers in preparation for site visits
Updating meeting minutes and distributing actions from them to the wider team
Creating/updating risk registers and project documentation in general being updated from meetings
Creating/updating programmes on Microsoft Project
Planning jobs on Rhames business management software for Rhames engineers attending site and ensuring parts are ordered and checked before the visits
Service Division (operations management, organising our service engineers and customer requirements)
Engineering deployment and communication
Work flow scheduling and operations planning
Risk assessment and permit submissions
Vehicle management and maintenance scheduling
Customer surveys/follow-up calls
Specialist tooling maintenance and KPI monitoring
Manufacturing & Workshop Division (Work undertaken within Rhames’ premises)
CAD Design and drawing
Stock and monthly reporting of Raw Materials, PPE and Consumables (Data Entry and Reporting)
Procurement & Supply Chain support
Job closure including documentation control
Assisting with Estimator in customer relations
Accounts Division (Finance department of Rhames)
Main business incoming telephone calls and general enquiries (Greeting visitors)
Purchase ledger activities (handling purchase invoices / statements)
Paperwork management (correct filing processes)
Processing purchase invoices / resolving purchase queries with suppliers
Updating business CRM and following processes to keep customers up to date
Assisting with new starter packs and induction process
Training:You are required to come into the City Hub campus 1x Monday a month to join the other apprentices.
You will be set work in this class to do over the month which will be marked and feedback given.
You will have one-to-ones every 4-6 weeks via Teams/and set tasks with the employer on Teams or face-to-face review.
Meetings will take place with the assessor and the employer every 12 weeks. This is also either face-to-face or via Teams.Training Outcome:Potential for a permanent role within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Motivation to pursue professional certifications or additional training, such as achieving Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
Interest in continued development within the field, with long-term career goals aligned with the company’s growth.Employer Description:Rhames Ltd are one of the UK’s leading electro mechanical specialist within the waste water, pharmaceutical and brewing industries. We deliver advanced engineering solutions & specialise in contract manufacturing, in-house design, and bespoke fabrication across various industries that drive growth and opportunity.Working Hours :Monday - Friday between 07:30 - 4:00 or 08:00 - 4:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
Euclid Chemical is a fully owned subsidiary of RPM International (NYSE: RPM), one of the world's largest coatings companies. With over 110 years of experience, we provide innovative solutions to the construction and restoration markets through our extensive range of treatments, sealants, coatings, sealers, and decorative products. Recognized as a 2024 NE Ohio Top Workplace by Energage, Euclid Chemical prides itself on fostering a people-first culture that values collaboration, respect, and growth.
Summary: The Cement Additives Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and profitability through strategic technical support and contribution to the sales process. This position is tasked with providing technical support and expertise of the cement manufacturing process to our cement additive sales team and customers. Proficiency in this role requires exceptional cement manufacturing, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with internal teams at Euclid Chemical and build strong, lasting relationships with external cement customers - both active and potential customers. This is a remote position, with Euclid Chemical's main campus located in Ceveland, OH.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a technical ambassador for the Euclid Chemical cement additive sales team. Subject matter expert to provide feedback and troubleshooting information for customers. Act as a technical expert on the latest cement manufacturing technologies, equipment, and best practices to maintain Euclid Chemical's competitive edge. Deliver customer support through industrial trials, mill audits, special projects, data analysis, and detailed reporting to retain existing customers and attract new ones Compile and analyze industrial trial process data, and prepare detailed reports providing conclusions and action items from industrial trial runs. Keep thorough and updated records of activity history with active and potential cement additive customers. Design and execution of plant industrial trials and mill audits. Maintenance and operation of portable pump equipment inventory to utilize during industrial trials. Collaborate with the Cement Additives Technical Manager and Cement Lab Manager to develop new products and enhance existing lines based on market trends, competitive analysis, and industrial trial results. Work collaboratively with Euclid Chemical Cement Additives Lab team in the development and improvement of laboratory ball mill methodologies for testing materials.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical) or chemistry - master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cement manufacturing process control or quality management.
Skills and Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge and understanding of cement manufacturing, cement chemistry, and raw and finish mill circuit operation. Basic understanding of cement additives chemistries. Ability to interpret lab outputs (e.g., XRD, clinker microscopy, isothermal calorimetry, and physical test results) to develop customer-specific strategies and product recommendations. Proficiency with cement standards (ASTM, CSA, etc.). Strong knowledge of milling equipment, particle classifiers, circuit configurations, and pyro processes for optimizing clinker performance. Advanced knowledge of MS Office computer software: Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, Teams, Edge Internet Browser. Knowledge of industry trends, including low clinker content cement production and co-grinding with alternative materials. Data analysis and report writing skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership and team management capabilities. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ability to design and execute plant industrial trials and mill audits.
Travel:
Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings and plant industrial trials (up to 50%).
Why join our team? Euclid Chemical offers an attractive package for personnel, company benefits include but are not limited to:
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Parental Leave 401k with company match Defined benefit pension plan Vacation and holiday time A company vehicle or car allowance
Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 plus annual company bonus program
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
To provide exceptional first line support for staff and students, and escalate to 2nd line as and when required
To monitor the Trust helpdesk and respond to phone calls with outstanding customer service and communication
Ensuring requests are dealt with quickly and efficiently, while prioritising tasks
Changing staff and student passwords on various Trust systems when requested
Assisting staff and students with simple user login issues
To provide simple printer maintenance such as paper jams and toner changes
To deal with classroom A/V issues, including projector and sound problems
To assist with the maintenance of the ICT Inventory, making changes when necessary
Manage the updating and configuration of the Trust’s iPads using Mobile Device Management & Apple School Manager services
Manage the updating and configuration of the Trust’s Chromebooks through Google G Suite
Support the reimaging and configuration of desktop machines, laptops, iMacs & MacBook Pro’s
To assist staff and students with simple software support
To assist staff with the setting up of ICT equipment when required
To assist with setting up on laptops/computers for controlled condition lessons and exams
Make simple updates to the Trust Academy’s websites
To assist with the monitoring of the Trust’s Internet filtering system
To support staff with the creation of classroom resources when required
To carry out and maintain DSE assessments for staff when required
Keep up to date with technological developments in education
Deal with CCTV queries when requested in a confidential manner
To implement and promote the TMET policies and procedures relating to all areas of employment and service delivery
To work in a confidential manner when handling data
Maintain high professional standards of conduct, attendance and punctuality
To be willing to assist the IT team with any other reasonable duties when required
Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
There is a full-time role available at the end of the apprenticeship, along with an opportunity to progress to a higher level of study, such as Network Engineer Level 4
Employer Description:The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) was formed in 2014 out of the moral imperative for an outstanding secondary school in Leicester to support a struggling primary feeder school. Today that primary school is one of the top performing in the country and TMET is an established, well-respected multi academy trust, with a growing family of 13 schools in Leicestershire. Our Trust comprises eight primary, five secondary and one special school.
TMET exists to make a positive difference to the life chances of children and young people and to our wider community.
At the heart of all we do is a commitment to provide our pupils access to a world-class education, our schools with excellent school-to-school support, and our staff with high quality professional development.
We value cross phase work and have deliberately recruited a mix of primary and secondary schools into the Trust. All our schools have common values and core operational systems, applied locally with adaptations for individual contexts and needs.
The Mead Institute of Professional Learning is the training hub for all our staff, and offers teacher training, professional qualifications (NPQs) and other CPD for teachers and support staff. It encompasses the Leicester and Leicestershire SCITT and the Leicester and Leicestershire Teaching School Hub.
At the helm of our Trust is a group of carefully chosen trustees, leaders of education and key leaders within both the wider and business community. These conscientiously selected guardians of our Trust, supported by our core central team and effective business management systems, ensure that we keep exceptional education provision at our core.
Our trustees, staff and pupils all work together to make a positive difference.Working Hours :Monday- Thursday
8.00am- 4.00pm
Friday
8.00am- 3.30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
