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Information Technology Associate (Intern)

Information Technology Associate (Intern)
Posted By: Jehan Bunch on November 13, 2008



COMPANY: Major Steel Manufacturer and Producer
POSITION TITLE: Information Technology Associate (Intern)
REPORTS TO: Managers of Information Technology
LOCATION: Multiple locations: Jobs available in Pittsburgh, PA corporate office and Domestic manufacturing operations facilities in Gary, IN near Chicago; Detroit, MI; Houston and Tyler Texas; Birmingham, AL; Cleveland OH; Granite City, IL

OUR CLIENT: Our client is the #2 integrated steel producer with major production operations in the United States, Canada and Central Europe. The Information Technology organization, the Business Service Center (BSC), provides IT services to over 45,000 employees worldwide and in 2007 was named by InformationWeek as one of the Top 250 Innovators. We offer many interesting and challenging opportunities and seek talented, motivated, and creative people like you to help us achieve our Vision for the future.

SCOPE AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finally, a true entry level opportunity with a Fortune 500 corporation that will train recent graduates on the job! This experience will prepare you for a real career in Information Technology with an outstanding company. This position will be responsible for assisting and supporting the IT Manager and staff in a variety of disciplines.



Job responsibilities will vary depending on the student’s interests and placement but will likely include some of the following roles:


Application Developer - Systems:

• Support systems that enable business and plant processes such as Order Management, Human Resources, Accounting, Procurement, Business Intelligence and Plant Systems on a variety of computing platforms with various programming languages including testing and documentation
• Write custom programs as required for software implementation, application interfaces, reports and inquiry screens
• Work independently and with minimal direction in the areas of operations, security or software installation
• Daily interaction with internal and external customers


Technical Specialist - Infrastructure:

• Assist with operations, security, consistent backups, software installations and upgrades on the local area network to ensure minimum downtime and a secure environment
• Provide routine maintenance on users desktop, network servers, hardware and software, including setup and troubleshooting
• Create and maintain user login security to all systems
• Install and support voice network technologies including telephone systems, voicemail systems, IP telephony, voice over IP, call center, customer resource management and ACDs call accounting systems and audio conferencing
• Troubleshoot, evaluate and support wireless devices including Blackberries, cell phones, and pagers

Application Developer - Process Control:

• Analyzes and diagnoses computer malfunctions and performs necessary corrective measures to efficiently return equipment and/or machinery to an operational state that satisfies managements’ objectives
• Refines and maintains system software used to control process equipment and by modifying existing programs
• Monitors and conducts necessary tests to assure digital systems are functioning properly


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or any IT related field
• Candidates must have completed or be working towards completion of their sophomore year and be in good academic standing.
• Candidates must be willing to work one of two schedules: two semesters at 16-20 hours per week followed by one summer of 40 hours per week or one semester of 40 hours per week plus one summer of 40 hours per week.


EDUCATION:
Currently in pursuit of a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences or related business field required;


CONTACT INFORMATION:


HOW TO APPLY:

Paulette Ivory
Paulette.Ivory@futurestep.com
972-383-1621
Korn/Ferry International, Futurestep Inc.

Individuals new to Futurestep must register at our web site: www.futurestep.com select job code sp64673

Also apply direct on Monster at www.monster.com and select
Job code mon64673


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer


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