Energy/IT Solutions Analyst Senior

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

The Energy/IT Solutions Analyst Senior is responsible for software and hardware project delivery and performance for IBM Maximo including next generation technology such as cloud engineering and mobile applications. all application spaces Has the ability to drive projects from design to closure utilizing the project lifecycle including troubleshooting software code and system problems to ensure performance and reliability.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field and 7 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

• Requires in-depth level of technical knowledge within a job area and working knowledge of other technical areas.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Advanced level of knowledge with IBM Maximo, WebSpere, and Red Hat Linux

• Advanced level knowledge of multiple programming languages, database management systems and development platforms.

• Expert integration skills including documentation, testing, deployment, and backup support.

• Good understanding of data conversion and data refresh

• Knowledge of Microsoft ADO and its components (i.e., Action Items, Documents, Risks, Decisions, etc.)

• Ability to cross coordinate between the project and support model

• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and SDLC

• Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Power Point). 

• Ability to explain technical issues and solutions in non-technical terms.

• Working effectively in, and leading teams and across organizations.

• Balancing and prioritizing between multiple work streams; collaborating with colleagues and teams in different fields across a diverse organization.

• Solving the most advanced complex problems in own area of work.

Major Accountabilities

1)         Plans and manages implementation and integration of new technologies
2)         Researches and suggests new technologies to improve application performance
3)         Provides technical expertise in developing architectural frameworks
4)         Provides architectural support for application development, enhancement configuration, and migration
5)         Maintains documentation for system architecture for reference purposes
6)         Designs and develops new integrations as required
7)         Serves as a recognized engineering expert and defines solution requirements based on industry trends and new technologies
8)         Identifies, creates and tests prototypes and innovative systems related to solution engineering through internal knowledge, experience, and market insights

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be