Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Applications for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

The Senior Systems Engineer – Applications is responsible for the delivery, administration, and optimization of business applications that support plant operations and related enterprise functions. This role ensures the availability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical business applications, supports implementation and upgrade projects, and provides advanced technical leadership in application management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative resource for business applications supporting plant operations, including EAM/ERP and related enterprise systems.
• Plan, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise applications in Windows and Linux environments.
• Perform regular maintenance, including application patching, plugin updates, and configuration changes.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support, investigate and resolve application issues, and mentor junior IT staff.
• Support and optimize integration between enterprise systems and platforms such as IoT, GIS, SCADA, financial, and HR systems.
• Implement automation for application deployment, configuration, and monitoring to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and prevent service degradation.
• Participate in business continuity planning, disaster recovery testing, and cybersecurity compliance efforts.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance by ensuring application controls are in place and functioning.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including configurations, workflows, integrations, and customizations.
• Lead or contribute to system lifecycle initiatives, including selection, implementation, upgrades, and retirement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure minimal operational disruption during application deployments and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of experience managing enterprise or business applications, with at least 5 years administering ERP/EAM platforms in a utility, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of plant operations and business processes in regulated industries, ideally nuclear or utility sectors.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/EAM systems such as Oracle, IBM Maximo, Asset Suite.
• Proficiency in SQL, scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash), and integration tools (APIs, ETL, middleware).
• Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools and ITIL processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for enterprise systems.
• Personable and highly collaborative.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with cloud-hosted enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FERC, NERC CIP, and NQA-1.

Shift

Standard working environment of more than 8 hours per day. Travel required: 0-5%.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.