Job Description

Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets.

Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn.

Our people are our business . Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65+ nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force.  Learn more about us here .

This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week

Job Description

The Desktop Support Engineer will have responsibility for:

• Providing day to day 1st and 2nd level support for both hardware and software related to End User Computing (including Hardware and Software support, telephony land and mobile, and printers)
• Assisting in the setup of meeting presentations and Videoconferencing calls
• Preparing in the desk set up of new joiners and visitors, including PC, phones, network connection and AD account
• Install, configure and maintain workstations hardware and software (Operating system and applications such as Windows 10, Office 2019/365, Bloomberg, Reuters Eikon, etc)
• Manage iPhone, computers, printers, scanners and other hardware
• Follow and maintain applications deployment via SCCM, Intune, other MDM applications
• Support and answer user’s questions in the AMER region as well as support and interact with global support teams
• Document standards and follow procedures
• Will be required to work beyond normal business hours and be on call
• Create and maintain automation and scripts to benefit the helpdesk
• Perform desk moves, including transporting hardware, peripherals, disconnect and reconnect procedures, and cable management

Qualifications

• Experience: Preferably at least 5-10 years’ experience as desktop support or similar position
• Practical technical skills on Microsoft environment (Workstation Windows OS and Office products)
• Practical experience working with SCCM, Citrix, Intune or other MDM platform, Active Directory, NTFS file and share permissions
• Previous experience working with commodities and/or trading industry, an advantage
• An understanding of trading support applications, such as Reuters, Bloomberg, etc., an advantage

• Education: Preferably Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or related IT Course work
• Fluency in Spanish or French, an advantage

Additional Information

Personal Characteristics 

• Flexible and available out of business hours
• Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines
• Structured and rigorous
• Good management under stress and pressure
• Excellent judgment, attention to details
• Can work independently
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Solution and results oriented
• Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of personal integrity

This Role is located in Houston, TX - In office 5x a week

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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