Gas SCADA Analyst 3

Socket.dev; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a gas SCADA analyst 3 to perform analysis, develop specifications, and implement engineering and business applications within a utility-focused IT environment. Responsibilities span technical support, client/server and web applications, and vendor coordination to ensure software quality and compatibility.

The ideal candidate has a MIS/CS related bachelor’s degree and at least six years in systems analysis or software development, with Oracle and SQL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically six years of related work experience.
• Minimum of six years of experience in systems analysis or software development.
• Knowledge of client/server, mainframe or web development.
• Knowledge of relational database technology.
• Knowledge of IT terms, equipment, systems and vendors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• On-call availability periodically.
• Experience integrating COTS solutions with change and release processes.
• Hands-on Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.
• Hands-on .NET and other programming languages.
• Understanding of the company IT environment and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of software patches and upgrades for commercial (vendor) applications.
• Support client server packages both thick and thin clients, and web applications.
• Conduct research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs; work with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products.
• Provides some technical responsibility for an application involving multiple support personnel that is critical to the operation of the business; or serves as a technical leader, or provides extensive knowledge and skill in a unique technical area.
• Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains moderately complex application programs and interfaces.
• Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. Work with vendors to resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements.
• Consult with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.
• Research and analyze strategies, programs, and processes across and between all corporate functions.
• Perform basic system analysis and design functions, handle critical development issues, research and analyze data.
• May guide other analysts in the completion of assigned projects.
• Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning.
• Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Skills

Systems analysis

SQL databases

.NET development

Client/server/web development

COTS integration

On-call availability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS or related field

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL

.NET

Job description

The gas SCADA analyst 3 conducts analysis, creates system specifications, develops, tests and implements engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Utilizes existing or new technology in the automation of processes. Evaluates software packages and provides recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of software patches and upgrades for commercial (vendor) applications.
• Support client server packages both thick and thin clients, and web applications.
• Conduct research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs; work with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products. (20-30%)
• Provides some technical responsibility for an application involving multiple support personnel that is critical to the operation of the business; or serves as a technical leader, or provides extensive knowledge and skill in a unique technical area. (10%)
• Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains moderately complex application programs and interfaces. (20%)
• Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. Work with vendors to resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements. (10-20%)
• Consult with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities. (5-10%)
• Research and analyze strategies, programs, and processes across and between all corporate functions. (10%)
• Perform basic system analysis and design functions, handle critical development issues, research and analyze data. (5-10%)
• May guide other analysts in the completion of assigned projects. (5-10%)
• Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. (0-5%)
• Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• A minimum of six years of experience in systems analysis or software application development.
• Knowledge of programming in client/server, mainframe or web development environment.
• Knowledge of relational database technology.
• Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.
• Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.
• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.
• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages.
• Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.