Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and about 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, forgings, and clad products 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.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twentysix states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality, lowcost and ontime producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
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Location Profile
This position is based in Houston, TX
Position Summary
The Client Technology Analyst I provide first level support to employees on all computing devices and software applications implemented by the Information Technology (IT) department.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide help desk support via telephone, in person and remote assistance to employees.
* Install, modify, and repair computer hardware and software.
* Provide services related to and troubleshoot hardware, software and phone problems.
* Document all support interactions in the service desk application.
* Monitor open Help Desk ticket requests, dispatches, and follows up with escalated IT personnel to ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
* Assist in end user training as needed.
* Assist other IT employees in support of problem resolution or product implementation.
* Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues.
* Pickup, deploying and maintenance of hardware sometimes up to 50lbs
* Active Directory management
* Mobile Device Management
* Must be able to maintain a clean and organized workspace
Experience & Education
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar discipline. Two or more years of direct experience troubleshooting hardware/software issues and installing software, patches, updates on desktops, and laptops desirable but not required.
Required Skills
* Experience with PCs, printers, networking and Microsoft operating systems including, knowledge of Active Directory administration functions, Windows 7/10 operating system and basic networking fundamentals.
* Demonstrated indepth knowledge and technical skills to install, troubleshoot, and repair computer hardware, software, and guide end users in the use of software programs.
* Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware problems.
* Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with limited supervision.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships and provide outstanding customer service internally and externally.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Ability to evaluate processes and procedures for continuous process improvement.
* Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a fast paced and changing environment with multiple priorities.
* Intermediate word processing, spreadsheets and computer software skills.
* *May be required for afterhours support
Desired Skills
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.
Portland, OR
Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC 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, the Company is the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. PCC manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.
Precision Castparts Corp. has been headquartered in Portland, Oregon, for more than 60 years. The business has grown from a small manufacturer of investment castings for a wide variety of applications to a Fortune 500 company producing investment castings, forgings, and fasteners for aerospace, power, and general industrial customers. This growth has resulted from increased market share, entry into new end markets, and strategic acquisitions. Over the course of the company’s history, Precision Castparts has been led by just three chairmen and chief executive officers: Ed Cooley, Bill McCormick, and Mark Donegan. Each has made significant contributions during his tenure to make Precision Castparts one of the foremost manufacturing companies in the world today. PCC was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in January 2016.