Southwest Gas Corporation · 13 hours ago
Sr. Analyst/Systems (SCADA)
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expSouthwest Gas is a company focused on providing natural gas distribution services. They are seeking a Senior Analyst/Systems (SCADA) to lead the development and maintenance of application software packages, support SCADA software applications, and ensure system performance and reliability.
EnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide service to I/S customers
Lead efforts in determining application functionality, security, recovery and integration requirements, and planned user interaction by working with support group, project management, and/or business area personnel; understand external and internal business context. Analyze alternatives using SWG methodology (cost/benefit, risk, etc.); determine implementation schedules
Lead and perform research and evaluation of product and service alternatives for topics assigned (including I/S tools) using appropriate methodology and document recommendations; include vendor business and cost analysis as appropriate
Design the use of complex application software functions and options, and document interfaces and planned utilization of user access tools
Design complex SWG custom applications
Assist Control Operations & Planning (COPS) in determining impact of business requirements on production and recovery infrastructure
Review or prepare application or infrastructure component specifications and development plan, and assure cost-effectiveness, compatibility with I/S architectures, and compliance with security/control and technology recovery practices, gaining approvals when appropriate
Provide input to Service Level Objectives and to backup/restore and security/controls designs
Lead or participate in problem diagnosis and resolution on a timely basis; participate in "post-mortem" reviews as assigned
Lead or participate in the analysis, prioritization and development of change requests, upgrades and patches, and maintenance actions; assure appropriate coordination, communication and approval
Provide on-call support
Review or maintain assigned I/S records
Participate in technology recovery and departmental emergency management planning, rehearsals and execution
Plan, participate in or review the configuration, testing and implementation of complex application components (package or custom) needed to implement documented requirements (modules; parameters; inquiry and reporting; application security; integration; other)
Plan and review appropriate levels of application or infrastructure testing, including preparation of test plans, scripts, data and expected results as appropriate
Complete the turnover of tested application or infrastructure items and related documentation for production use
Coordinate with project managers and other departments to develop, arrange for, or provide application training for end users and support groups
Communicate and work effectively in project teams and work groups, and take lead roles as appropriate; communicate effectively with support groups and business areas, and with supplier and contractor technical personnel, keeping department and project team personnel informed on progress and problems
Coordinate with project managers or develop project work plans; provide a clear understanding of the work being assigned, including scope, schedule and deliverables. Plan team and individual work to achieve those expectations; prepare expected documentation on a timely basis
Review documentation prepared by SWG and contractor personnel as assigned, and monitor timely completion
Develop and deliver formal communications to I/S and business areas
Develop, maintain and ensure effective use of I/S policies, practices, methodology, standards and tools for applications, technical, operations, or security/control topics as assigned
Continually identify opportunities for improvement in departmental practices and procedures, and participate in developing and implementing them
Design, conduct and participate in the delivery of training for I/S personnel
Be a source of knowledge and expertise in one or more functional and/or technical topics; prepare briefings and research reports as appropriate
Gain appropriate knowledge of the business processes and organization in the areas being supported
Participate in negotiating and renewing product and service contracts, and monitor performance against contract terms; maintain relationships with assigned suppliers
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
Qualification
Required
five to seven years of relevant work experience
bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities
Systems Testing and IT Implementation experience
Project Management experience
Utilities experience
Excellent analytical skills and a sense of urgency
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience with process mapping
Organized with the ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at once
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Experience with and passion for implementing change and continual improvement
Demonstrated fluency in business processes and process differentiation
Ability to analyze and synthesize business requirements, including recognizing patterns and conceptualizing processes
Preferred
Industry recognized certification(s) relevant to responsibilities
Company
Southwest Gas Corporation
Southwest Gas is engaged in the business of purchasing, transporting and distributing the environmental fuel of choice - natural gas.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Julie Williams
Senior Vice President/Continuous Improvement & Optimization
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Frank Stanbrough
Vice President/Continuous Improvement & Optimization at Southwest Gas Corporation
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