Lead Systems Engineer

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Position Summary:

As a member of the Maintenance Systems Group, you will be a technical guide on our CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), supporting multiple businesses within the IGCC site. This includes the entire Gasification units, Power Generation & overall Utilities inclusive of ASU. SAP is the primary database.

You will define the setup and structure of all databases used in JIGPC, advising the overall effort on new Releases, updates, and enhancements. The role guides others in the development and optimization of systems that satisfy the Maintenance requirements in Process Safety, Reliability, and Finance. This includes Corrective and Preventive Maintenance, and associated reporting.

Dimensions:

• Geographical Scope: Jazan IGCC
• Facilities: Estimated > 21 Functional Locations or Plant areas
• Budget Impact: Approx. $170MM in FY 2024
• Replacement investment of facilities supported > $12.0BB

Accountabilities:

General: Systems Engineers are an important element in our overall CMMS support and are a valuable resource in assuring that the system and Master Data are properly configured. They understand SAP and key business processes and are uniquely qualified to create and lead Maintenance databases.

Master Data: Collaborates with others in the creation and maintenance of Master Data. This includes SAP and other active applications. They develop sophisticated tools and work processes to create and manipulate large quantities of data. These methods are used in support of SAP Releases, Capital Projects, MOCs, Procedures, and other refinements. Multiple businesses and regions are supported.

The Lead Systems Engineer creates and tests special routines for mass manipulation to Functional Locations, Equipment, and Preventative Maintenance tasks, and mentors others in their use. A library of routines is handled.

They complete updates to local catalogs, codes, and tables in SAP, which requires competence in the Client-level role PPJR25 and use of proprietary software. The role develops templates and guides which are used for standardized setup based on tag number, P&ID symbol, function, etc. Trains others in the setup and Classification of sophisticated systems and collaborates with the MD Team on the overall data process.

The Lead Engineer also defines data standards for the local master data and ensures that the configuration and data structure enables efficient usage and reporting. The role ensures that data setup supports the business requirements for all aspects of Corrective and Preventive Maintenance.

SAP Releases: Has overall responsibility for collection, validation, and setup of data for SAP Releases. The position defines the methods to collect and structure Master Data and guides others in the proper process and tools to use. The individual assures that up-to-date tools and work processes are used, and these are consistently applied globally. For Releases, there is frequent interaction and advice provided to the Core Team. Release support is planned and provided (on-site or remote) through the stabilization period.

SAP Projects: The Lead Sr Systems Engineer identifies rework and refinement opportunities to improve productivity or CMMS functionality. These efforts often impact multiple sites or functional locations and include the development of tools, methods, and routines to complete non-standard adjustments. Detailed planning and testing are needed to assure success.

Process Safety: Defines the setup of Process Safety objects and audits SAP activities related to Relief Valves, Critical Safety Circuits, and other Mechanical Integrity covered equipment. In-depth knowledge is needed of the MI Procedures that define inspection and testing. The Engineer collaborates with Safety authorities, MI Managers, Line and Maintenance Management to ensure that the CMMS setup and usage is aligned with Procedures and local laws. The MI setup is applied globally and becomes the basis for consistent execution and compliance reporting. The Lead Engineer assumes responsibility for issuing reports on Process Safety Compliance.

SAP PM Role: The Lead Engineer defines high-level configuration and the methods to implement new functionality. They work with the SAP IT team on configuration that supports PM and use SAP and OSAP tools to set parameters and load Master Data in multiple SAP environments. Competence in the use of spreadsheets and Client Level transactions is needed to be successful. This is the Level 1 role, PPJR25.

PM Data & Data Extracts: Standard Text is the basis for our PM Tasks and Plant Programs. The Lead Engineer has overall responsibility for handling the content of these tasks, including translations.

Should be capable of extracting large quantities of data from CMMS and performing a variety of checks and analysis. The extracts can be used to improve data quality and recommend updates to the MD Team. These extracts will typically involve sophisticated Excel skills to sort, compare, and resolve data issues.

Good Team and Communication skills are important, as this role will regularly interact with others to evaluate usage, find opportunities, conduct tests, and implement change. This includes PM Power Users, Materials Management, Technical Experts, Plant personnel, and the IT SAP group. Good Team, interpersonal, and coordination skills are required, and the ability to communicate clearly.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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