Kahua Automation Specialist

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc. • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

The Kahua Automation Specialist performs systems analysis, design, development, documentation, testing, and modification of workflow systems and programs, with a focus on the enterprise EPC workflow system Kahua. The role exercises discretion and judgment and supports workflow-related IT projects. The Specialist I applies in-depth knowledge within an assigned IT area to diverse work, collaborates with customers, vendors, consultants, and company management, and may guide and share knowledge with other IT staff. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required due to government and/or federal regulations.

Requirements

• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required due to government and/or federal regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and tools relevant to enterprise application development.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent in an applicable field and five years of work-related experience, or a combination of education and directly related experience totaling nine years if non-degreed; qualifications may vary by location to comply with local requirements.
• Experience developing and deploying complex workflows for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain planning, monitoring, reporting, and documentation processes to coordinate and complete project tasks on time.
• Work with team members and stakeholders to understand requirements and align software solutions with organizational goals.
• Coordinate and lead project status meetings, confirm milestones, and help ensure goals are achieved.
• Assist with workflow software project design, testing, and deployment under the guidance of senior team members.
• Address user needs and ensure software solutions meet end-user requirements.
• Contribute to development and coding of enterprise-level software applications.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions to identify issues, assess process impacts, and develop end-to-end solutions.
• Communicate project progress, escalate complex problems, and seek guidance when needed.
• Maintain software-development documentation, including coding standards, procedures, and user manuals.
• Keep informed about software-development trends, technologies, and best practices; contribute ideas for process improvements and innovative solutions.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Promote, encourage, and model Diversity, Equity & Inclusion principles among employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, data privacy and cybersecurity standards, and applicable global standards.
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
• Develop and apply Core Skills to the job.
• Travel as needed for business matters, meet attendance and punctuality expectations, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Understand IT practices, guide strategy, and align work with core strategies.
• Act as the primary driver of the client relationship and assist in guiding customer requests for new solutions or changes.
• Document requirements and obtain customer approval for development.
• Collaborate with application owners on IT-driven changes and support adherence to IT strategy and methodologies.
• Oversee scope, schedule, and interfaces with IT teams.
• Review project objectives and propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Analyze complex processes, identify improvement areas, and recommend solutions.
• Define, analyze, develop, and document systems and programs to meet business needs.
• Take responsibility for multiple applications within a functional area and execute project tasks to high quality standards.
• Coordinate software and hardware installation, deployment, and upgrades.
• Apply growing knowledge of IT best practices and assist with special project-related issues as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed