Application Analyst
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About this role
Job Description
IT Applications Analyst – SPC Plant and Corporate Technology
JOB SUMMARY
This position will work closely with business partners in the Southern Power organization to support their technology needs. The primary focus of this position is to provide Maximo application support, which runs in a WebSphere/OpenShift and UNIX environment. Other vendor applications and custom developed application needs also exist and will be assigned depending on the incumbent’s skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to day-to-day troubleshooting & problem resolution, root cause analysis, system testing on patches/upgrades, configuring the application, and developing reports. Support of integrations with other applications, such as Oracle Financials, Databricks, Cool Compliance and Plant Historians will also be required. The incumbent will be expected to work with the Southern Power TO team members, business users, TO technology planning analysts, vendors, management, and other members of TO and business partners to successfully deliver products and services with a high degree of rigor and quality.
The incumbent must be familiar with applications development methodology as it relates to implementing and maintaining software - including design, construction, testing, and implementation. The position will be required to follow TO standards and methodologies and comply with all applicable regulations including Sarbanes-Oxley, FERC, etc. The position is expected to maintain a strong technical skill set and be familiar with trending technologies including AI.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop, implement, integrate, and/or support technology solutions in a manner that meets business partner expectations for quality, cost, and timeliness
· Complete thorough analysis, design, estimating, and testing by leveraging appropriate personnel, proven techniques, and documented plans
· Communicate effectively and timely with customers
· Respond/Resolve quickly & effectively to all operational problems
· Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, business analysts, peers, staff, management, and other TO groups
· Participate in enterprise-wide efforts for standardization and changes with business partners, technology planning analysts, peers, staff, management, and other TO groups
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills
· A four-year college degree or equivalent experience is required
· Experience in supporting IBM Maximo or other enterprise vendor applications is required
· Experience in relational database systems including Oracle and SQL Server is required
· Experience in understanding asset maintenance and financial business processes is desired
· Support of applications using OpenShift, WebSphere, UNIX, and Linux is desired
· Programming experience using SQL, VBScript, JAVA, XML, JMS, .NET, Python desired
· Experience with mobile solutions, custom or vendor developed, is a plus
· Maximo or other CMMS application experience, preferably in the areas of purchasing, inventory, supply chain, work management, and asset management is a plus
· Experience in supporting Maximo integrations with other applications is a plus
· Report writing tools such as Cognos, BIRT (and Eclipse), or Microsoft Reporting Services is a plus
· Experience with integrations of data lakehouses such as Databricks is a plus
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
· Effectively organizes tasks and manages multiple priorities
· Uses discretion concerning confidential and sensitive issues/information
· Excellent root cause analysis skills & problem-solving skills
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to negotiate and influence others.
About Company
Company
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.