The Okonite Company

IT Intern

The Okonite Company Orangeburg, SC

Job Description

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: The IT Coop will help maintain and maintenance plant and office workstations including software setups and patching, install computer systems and network devices, update and repair technology, and help maintain inventory of hardware and software.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 1. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
  • 2. Install and configure PCs, system(s) parts.
  • 3. Provide software support and training to end-users.
  • 4. Phone system, camera, badge / security, T1tag printer, and handheld maintenance
  • 5. Fax, copier, and video conference support
  • 4. IT support of office, direct line, and network users.
  • 5. Maintain PC inventory
  • 6. Aid in security of network and PC architecture
  • 7. Aid in system and program documentation
  • 8. Provide support for technology-related project work.
  • 9. Web design and coding.
  • 10. Helpdesk ticketing systems. Additional knowledge in the following area is considered a plus:
  • 1. Windows Server 2019 - current, VM Ware, and SQL Server (all versions)

EDUCATION: College student or recent college graduate with experience in computer programming/support, operating systems, telecommunications and network systems.

Company Description

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882.

In June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide.

Today, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables.

Okonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882. In June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide. Today, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables. Okonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.
  • Seniority level

    Internship
  • Employment type

    Internship
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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