EcoSys Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Houston, TX

VOLTO Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VOLTO Consulting seeks an EcoSys Functional SME in Houston, TX for a 6-month contract. You will configure, implement, govern, and continuously improve EcoSys to support project controls and EPC execution.

The role bridges business requirements with system capabilities and acts as functional advisor and technical owner throughout the project lifecycle. You will lead project implementation and configuration, define governance standards, provide training, perform health checks, and support

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on EcoSys configuration, administration, and support.
• 10+ years in application configuration, support, or EPC/project controls.
• Oil & Gas or EPC project delivery experience.
• Proven upgrades, rollouts, and post-deployment stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Lead EcoSys project implementation and configuration across projects.
• Define and enforce EcoSys standards, templates, and governance.
• Provide training, demonstrations, and user support.
• Manage interfaces with Primavera P6, SAP/ERP, and Aconex.
• Monitor usage, perform health checks, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

EcoSys configuration

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Governance & standards

Training & knowledge transfer

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

Primavera P6

SAP/ERP

Aconex

Job description

Role: EcoSys Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 6 months

Role Overview

Act as the EcoSys Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the configuration, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of EcoSys across projects. Provide strategic guidance, ensure standardization, and enable effective use of EcoSys to support project controls and EPC project execution. The SME bridges business requirements and system capabilities acting as both a functional advisor and a technical owner throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Configuration

• Set up and configure projects, structures, and users in EcoSys in alignment with global standards and project requirements.
• Translate project controls and business requirements into effective EcoSys functional design and configuration.
• Support the Project Information Manager in planning and coordination of Project Delivery Systems implementation and integration.
• Deliver functional walkthroughs, training sessions, and system demonstrations to project teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with project teams to ensure objectives are met and solutions remain effective.

Functional Advisory & Governance SME Layer

• Act as a functional advisor to projects on best practices for using EcoSys effectively to achieve project controls outcomes.
• Define, maintain, and enforce EcoSys standards, templates, and governance frameworks across all project locations.
• Review and approve complex configurations, change requests, and system usage approaches submitted by project teams.
• Ensure alignment between evolving project execution needs and EcoSys system capabilities.
• Provide authoritative guidance during key project phases including start-up, execution, and close-out.

Project & User Support

• Provide EcoSys system support through ServiceNow, including incident resolution, troubleshooting, and user assistance.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize system usage across functions and project locations.
• Monitor system usage to ensure compliance with global standards and that each function's activities support effective EcoSys adoption.
• Perform system health checks throughout the project lifecycle and support project closeout with documented lessons learned.
• Provide support for interfaces including training, troubleshooting, and data validation guidance.

New Release Testing & Deployment Management

• Lead testing of all EcoSys modules and interfaces aligned to global configuration standards.
• Perform business impact assessment to ensure projects are not negatively impacted by system upgrades or new releases.
• Coordinate with the EcoSys vendor for issue resolution and ensure timely closure of reported defects.
• Plan and support production rollout, including user communication, readiness planning, and change management.
• Monitor post-deployment performance and manage stabilization activities until system stability is confirmed.

Integration & Data Flow Management

• Provide functional guidance on integration design and data flow between EcoSys and external systems (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP/ERP, Aconex).
• Support validation and troubleshooting of system interfaces to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Collaborate with interface owners to resolve data mapping issues and ensure seamless system interoperability.

Systems Knowledge & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain in-depth expertise across all EcoSys modules, project controls processes, and EPC project execution workflows.
• Evaluate new system functionality and determine fit-for-purpose adoption aligned with business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, reporting, and data visibility for projects.
• Contribute to the EcoSys system roadmap and strategic improvement planning in collaboration with global teams.
• Maintain a high-level understanding of external systems particularly in an integration and data-flow perspective.

Experience Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on EcoSys configuration, administration, and support experience.
• 10+ years overall in application configuration, support, or EPC/project controls environments.
• Demonstrated experience in Oil & Gas or EPC industry project delivery.
• Proven track record of managing system upgrades, rollouts, and post-deployment stabilization.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across project and functional teams.
• Ability to act as a consultant and advisor not just a support resource.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Capacity to coordinate effectively across global, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Comfortable driving governance and influencing system direction at a strategic level.

Role Descriptions: EcoSys Functional BAU Support| Trainings

Essential Skills: EcoSys Functional

Keyword

Skills: Digital / EIS : Internet of Things(IoT) for Energy Management~ Project Management

Experience Required: 6-8