Computer Specialist

Responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of the Company network and computer hardware/software at an intermediate level necessary to assure the safe, secure, and reliable operation of network equipment, and to adhere to all required Company and/or regulatory compliance standards. Provides solutions to problems and make recommendations to improve facilities or procedures.

Expected to align personal goals with the Mission, Vision, and Values of OVEC-IKEC.

Responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of Cisco networking equipment and computer hardware/software necessary for ensuring compliance with standards. Performs daily tasks to maintain and monitor network equipment performance.

Works with other IS employees and other departments in the Company, vendors, auditors, and others to install and maintain computer, network, WiFi, UPS, and camera systems.

Provides documentation for compliance and assists with training others.

Provides intermediate to advanced support for installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of servers, routers, switches, desktops, laptops, mobile devices, WiFi controllers and access points, cameras, network cabling and diagnostic equipment, and other equipment as assigned using Cyber standards best practices.

Performs intermediate troubleshooting analysis of the Company network, servers, workstations, and schedules maintenance coordinating via department/company wide.

Good interpersonal and communications skills working well within a team concept.

Intermediate to advanced analytic abilities/knowledge of switches, routers, WiFi controllers, access points, other Cisco networking equipment in an ISE environment, and UPS operations.

Assists others to ensure that regulatory standards, strategy, documentation, and associated evidence are aligned and consistent with OVEC-IKEC policy and strategy.

Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical behavior and supports the Company's Corporate Compliance policy.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Administers prescribed Company personnel policies and practices.

Carries out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company’s program of Equal Employment Opportunity including its Affirmative Action obligations.

Performs duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.

Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.

Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information technology, computer science, applied networking systems administration or related discipline and a minimum of three years related work experience.

An intermediate to advanced knowledge of coordinating essentials for Cisco networking, Windows Server and PCs, SolarWinds for network administration, and general UPS operations

As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC), were organized on October 1, 1952. The Companies were formed by investor-owned utilities furnishing electric service in the Ohio River Valley area and their parent holding companies for the purpose of providing the large electric power requirements projected for the uranium enrichment facilities then under construction by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) near Portsmouth, Ohio. OVEC, AEC and OVEC’s owners or their utility company affiliates (called Sponsoring Companies) entered into power agreements to ensure the availability of the AEC’s substantial power requirements. On October 15, 1952, OVEC and AEC executed a 25-year agreement, which was later extended through December 31, 2005 under a Department of Energy (DOE) Power Agreement. On September 29, 2000, the DOE gave OVEC notice of cancellation of the DOE Power Agreement. On April 30, 2003, the DOE Power Agreement terminated in accordance with the notice of cancellation. OVEC and the Sponsoring Companies signed an Inter-Company Power Agreement (ICPA) on July 10, 1953, to support the DOE Power Agreement and provide for excess energy sales to the Sponsoring Companies of power not utilized by the DOE or its predecessors. Since the termination of the DOE Power Agreement on April 30, 2003, OVEC’s entire generating capacity has been available to the Sponsoring Companies under the terms of the ICPA. The Sponsoring Companies and OVEC entered into an Amended and Restated ICPA, effective as of August 11, 2011, which extends its term to June 30, 2040.

Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.