Manufacturing Systems Analyst
About The Position
The Manufacturing Systems Analyst (Program Analyst) gathers, reviews and analyzes customers’ requirements. The candidate should be able to convert user requirements into a system functional specification. He or She will work closely with consultants, vendors, and VDIS (Vallourec Digital & Information Systems) peers to develop solutions based upon functional requirements. The candidate will create design documents; as well as configure and create custom programs within the PSI Metals application framework. The position is a major contributor to increasing the Company’s competitive position within the OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) marketplace by enabling continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer information systems with 3+ years post graduate experience or 5 years equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) systems.
- Ability to grasp integration methods with plant automation devices and systems.
- Excellent relational database design and management skills including the ability to manage clustered environments and write complex SQL stored procedures (Oracle PL/SQL Preferred).
- Ability to operate within a LINUX and/or Windows platform .
- Information technology systems design and structured programming including object-oriented programming concepts.
- High level computer programming languages such as MS Visual Studio .NET (VB.NET, C#), PL/SQL, ASP, HTML.
- Ability to create custom reports using Crystal Reports or similar products
- Familiar with network and database communications.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Willingness & ability to travel to support deployments within North America .
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to provide after-hours support.
Nice To Haves
- Oracle PL/SQL Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide system maintenance services to ensure application availability
- Analyze existing system(s), propose modification, and implement system improvements. This includes integration between systems
- Consult with users to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output data requirements
- Analyze, define, and document requirements. Analysis will include data, Business Intelligence workflows, logical processes, hardware and operating system environments, system interfaces, internal and external system health checks, controls, and outputs.
- Use high level programming languages to create system enhancements using specification documentation.
- Utilize any special programming techniques necessary to achieve the most effective program
- Coordinate and organize development, testing and implementation plans of vendor supported systems.
- Consults with and directs application vendors for support and upgrades
- Monitor performance of programs after implementation, including after-hours support
- Write and maintain documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections
- Train personnel in end-user departments in any specific procedures necessary to effectively utilize systems and/or data
- Lead or actively participate in cross functional teams to complete and execute above responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
- Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
