EAM Systems Engineer | Programmer Analyst II

Ocean State Job Lot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra in Chicago seeks a Programmer Analyst 2 to support Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems like Maximo and ServiceMax. You will develop and maintain applications, write automation scripts, and help align technology with business needs across engineering and transit operations.

You will map business processes, test updates, manage security roles, provide end-user training materials, and contribute to system improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field OR in lieu of a specified degree, any combination of education and experience in information technology that equals four (4) years in application development or systems administration.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used to install, troubleshoot, upgrade applications, and resolve errors.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of relational databases and EAM systems.
• Working knowledge of operating systems particularly iOS or Windows and their programming languages for application development.
• Familiar with REST, API, with an understanding of the digital resources needed for system integrations
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to understand technical information and relay it to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational skills, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and on project teams.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities and demands, work on multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to assess department needs, plan, organize, and manage resources to meet goals.
• Ability to utilize technical skills and work as a liaison between departments and host team to develop technical processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications to add system functionality to assigned EAM based on the needs of users responsible for maintaining and inspecting assets.
• Write complex automation scripts; attain appropriate approvals to use applicable operating systems to design, write code, and distribute applications.
• Create and manage reports on multiple platforms.
• Participate in projects to identify, map, and integrate business processes; ensure the EAM and applications meet system requirements.
• Test new and updated applications; assist with system implementations, support, and maintenance.
• Ensure data security and integrity prior to downloads; define roles, permissions, and access; develop end-user training materials.
• Track system performance and user interface changes; troubleshoot and resolve issues; update processes to reflect changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Strong communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

REST API

SQL queries

Relational databases

Windows/iOS OS

Job description

Metra in Chicago seeks a Programmer Analyst 2 to support Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems like Maximo and ServiceMax. You will develop and maintain applications, write automation scripts, and help align technology with business needs across engineering and transit operations.

You will map business processes, test updates, manage security roles, provide end-user training materials, and contribute to system improvements.