IT/OT Service Desk Analyst I

Description

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL.  The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations.  We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico.  We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area.    

POSITION SUMMARY

The IT/OT Service Desk Analyst I serves as a front-line member of the Enterprise IT & Security team, providing technical support for users, systems, and operational technologies across BioUrja Renewables and White Energy manufacturing facilities. This position is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while supporting hardware, software, networking, and plant-floor technologies in both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot incidents, fulfill service requests, document solutions, and escalate issues appropriately while adhering to established Service Level Objectives (SLOs), policies, and procedures. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining reliable and secure technology services in a 24x7 manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Serve as a member of the Enterprise IT & Security team, supporting plant and office operations.
• Provide day-to-day support for users and technology systems at the Peoria facility and White Energy locations.
• Log, manage, and resolve incidents and service requests through approved service management tools.
• Follow established IT service management processes, escalation procedures, and security standards.
• Collaborate with Tier 2, Tier 3, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and OT resources to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, changes, work performed, and asset information.
• Assist with user onboarding, offboarding, and access management activities.
• Support technology projects, equipment deployments, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in on-call and after-hours support rotations as required.
• Promote a culture of safety, customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, mobile devices, and related peripherals.
• Support Microsoft 365 applications, collaboration tools, and user productivity systems.
• Provide basic support for wired and wireless networking environments.
• Assist with management and troubleshooting of switches, firewalls, access points, and telecommunications equipment.
• Support user account administration, password resets, access requests, and identity management processes.
• Assist with endpoint deployment, patching, asset inventory, and lifecycle management activities.
• Support manufacturing and operational technologies under established procedures and guidance from senior IT/OT staff.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, service providers, and equipment manufacturers when needed.
• Assist with backup verification, recovery efforts, and disaster recovery activities as directed.
• Escalate recurring, high-impact, or unresolved issues appropriately.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of experience in a Service Desk, Desktop Support, Help Desk, or related IT support role preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience troubleshooting PC hardware, peripheral devices, printers, and software applications.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and Wi-Fi.
• Experience working within a ticketing or IT service management platform.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, industrial, or operational technology environments is preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering a positive end-user experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Professional, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during incidents and production-impacting events.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and follow-through.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and expand IT/OT knowledge.
• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Up to 15% domestic travel to support White Energy and other company facilities as needed.

BENEFITS

• Range: $45,000 - $50,000 Annually; DOE
• Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical (with wellness discount), dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 401(k) with Company match 
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan

EEO STATEMENT

BioUrja Renewables LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

BioUrja Renewables LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. 

BioUrja Renewables LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Renewables LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Renewables LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Renewables LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Renewables LLC.