Senior Systems Engineer - Applications

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer - Applications

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Systems Engineer - Applications opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Application Management & Support:
• Serve as the primary administrative resource for business applications supporting plant operations, including EAM/ERP and related enterprise systems, with ownership of the digital work execution/Dynamic Instructions application suite.
• Plan, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise applications in Windows and Linux environments, including DI authoring and execution components.
• Perform regular maintenance, including application patching, plugin updates, and configuration changes. Provide Tier 2/3 support, investigate and resolve application issues, and mentor staff on support for DI authoring, conversion, testing, and field execution usability issues.
• Digital Instructions and Work Execution Enablement (DI/HyperService Specialty):
• Lead the conversion of existing procedures and work instructions into computer-guided Dynamic Instructions, using platform conversion tooling, then optimize and enrich the content to fully leverage the digital paradigm via DI authoring tools.
• Partner with procedure writers, planners, supervisors, and craft professionals to gather feedback and continuously optimize DI content for field performance, usability, and compliance.
• Validate, test, and optimize digital procedures using platform testing/performance tools to support reliable execution in operations.
• Develop and maintain governance friendly procedure/work package artifacts and system documentation that support controlled deployment and audit readiness (configuration, workflows, integrations, and customizations).
• Integration & Optimization:
• Support and optimize integration between enterprise systems and platforms such as IoT, GIS, SCADA, financial, and HR systems, including integration points needed to enable end to end digital work execution.
• Implement automation for application deployment, configuration, and monitoring to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and prevent service degradation.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Participate in business continuity planning, disaster recovery testing, and cybersecurity compliance efforts.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance (e.g., NQA-1, FERC, NERC, SOX) by ensuring application controls are in place and functioning.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including configurations, workflows, integrations, and customizations.
• Project Delivery:
• Lead or contribute to system lifecycle initiatives, including selection, implementation, upgrades, and retirement, with accountability for DI/HyperService platform delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure minimal operational disruption during application deployments and upgrades.
• Other:
• Strong communication skills are desired.
• The candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
  
  
  

Job 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.
• 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, HyperService middleware).
• Own and support the application stack for HyperService/DWEP, including services built on Node.js, Java, and hosted on Apache TomcatExperience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and ITIL processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated ability to use digital tooling to convert, author, test, and optimize computer-based procedures.
• Strong knowledge of procedure development, work package creation, and work process documentation within a regulated industry
• Personable and highly collaborative.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong interest in technology and innovation, with a desire to leverage digital tools for process improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with nuclear grade procedures
• Experience with cloud-hosted enterprise applications; experience with electronic work package, HyperService, and/or Digital Work Execution Platform preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FERC, NERC CIP, and NQA-1.
• Travel Required: 0-5%.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $56-$95/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
• Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.