Senior Computer Operations Specialist

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a senior machine operator under the direction of the Computer Operations Supervisor. The role involves implementing new programs, maintaining operator control procedures, and ensuring smooth data processing operations.

Responsibilities include setting up operator control programs, training new operators, coordinating with manufacturers for maintenance, and monitoring system status and production outputs.

Qualifications

• Two years of college training in computer science or four years of on the job experience in the operation of data processing computing systems.
• Experience with operator control programs and data processing systems is required.
• Ability to read and quickly comprehend operating manuals and system concepts.
• Flexibility with scheduling and contingency planning to ensure production.

Responsibilities

• Implements new programs and procedures by determining problems and bringing them to attention.
• Specializes in setting up or changing operator control programs as required.
• Orients and trains new operators; maintains system programs and libraries.
• Notifies supervisor of system, libraries, and applications processing status and maintenance needs.
• Operates terminals, consoles, data entry equipment, calculators, and typewriters.

Skills

Data processing

Troubleshooting

System monitoring

Documentation

Education

Two years college in computer science

Four years on-the-job experience

Tools

IBM SYS/38

Job description

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a senior machine operator under the direction of the Computer Operations Supervisor. The role involves implementing new programs, maintaining operator control procedures, and ensuring smooth data processing operations.

Responsibilities include setting up operator control programs, training new operators, coordinating with manufacturers for maintenance, and monitoring system status and production outputs.