Role:                                            Digital Transformation (DX) Systems Integrator                         

Work Location:                          SW Houston (onsite)

Number of Positions:                 1

Type:                                            Fulltime

Reports to:                                  Digital Transformation Director

THIS ROLE REQUIRES ONSITE WORK IN HOUSTON – RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS

ONLY NON-SMOKERS WILL BE CONSIDERED

NO THIRD PARTY RESUMES WILL BE CONSIDERED

Summary:

The Digital Transformation (DX) Systems Integrator will report to the Digital Transformation Director. The primary purpose of this position is to act as a DX Systems Integrator and deliver DX projects successfully.

Requirements:

Education/Knowledge:

·         B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Controls Engineering or equivalent required

·         Official certification or degree in Data Science, is a plus.

Experience/Skills:

·         1 – 5 years of relevant experience in Data Management, Data Analytics & Systems Integration

·         Knowledge and experience with various programming languages e.g., C#, Python, Lua Scripting, etc.

·         Knowledge and experience with data integration and messaging protocols e.g., REST API, MQTT, OPC-UA, XML, JSON, etc. is required.

·         Knowledge and experience integrating within AWS, MS Azure, Google, and/or other similar Cloud platforms are desirable.

·         Knowledge and experience with PowerBI, Tableau, and similar visualization platforms are desirable.

·         Knowledge and experience deploying AVEVA PI, Aspen IP.21, and/or other similar OT Data Historians desirable

·         Knowledge and experience with PI-AF desirable, for example:

o   PI-AF Element Templates, PI-AF Dashboards, PI-AF Analytics, PI Notifications, PI Event Frames

·         Awareness of and some working knowledge of machine learning tools.

·         Experience with data-fitting & regression modeling techniques is a plus.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

·         Candidate should be very good at abstract reasoning, data mining, and data analytics.

·         Candidate should be a team player with a passion for continual learning and demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment.

·         Be customer-centric while maintaining a balance with business unit requirements.

·         Ability to manage and meet client expectations.

·         Strong supporter of the organization’s goals and objectives.

·         Must have extensive Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) experience.

·         Ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment.

·         Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills.

·         Willingness and experience working in a manufacturing environment is a must.

Responsibilities:

·         Act as the trusted advisor for our customers and build rapport for long-term strong relationships.

·         Design a functional data architecture to support the customer’s long-term DX vision.

·         Learn and understand customer requirements and design a solution using one or more products and/or solutions from various Puffer Business Units (BU).

·         Capture quantifiable business results (QBRs) delivered by the deployed solutions.

·         Design and commission plant as well as corporate data historians.

·         Architect and deliver applications for IoT Data - On-prem or Cloud.

·         Design, Implement & Test data management and visualization solutions to ensure customer success & satisfaction.

·         Develop dashboards and reports for data management solutions per design specifications and configure appropriate access control for distribution.

·         Analyze large data lakes and identify complex data patterns to deliver analytical models and actionable recommendations.

·         Lead conversations with customers pertaining to Master Data Management (MDM), Asset Hierarchy (AF), and Integration of a variety of data sources.

·         Monitor and optimize system performance by conducting hardware and software upgrades/replacements.

·         Verify project scope accurately & validate deliverables as early as possible.

·         Act as functional project manager for the DX projects and as a team lead in a collaborative effort within various business units.

·         Deliver end-user training for admin user(s).

·         Assist in the development of business justification use cases to support sales activities, as needed.

·         Follow safe work procedures and Company safety policies and procedures, which include but are not limited to:

o   Obeying warning signs and postings 

o   Immediately reporting any injury, accident, or near-miss incidents

o   Reporting unsafe hazards and unsafe conditions

o   Completing safety training by the due date

o   Using personal protective equipment as required by the employer

·         Performs related duties as required.

BENEFITS:

• Highly competitive insurance plans
• ESOP with annual contributions and quarterly profit sharing
• 401k with 4% match
• Annual performance bonuses
• Generous PTO
• Private company with a family-like culture - a company people tend to stay with until they retire!