Kahua Automation Specialist

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Kahua Automation Specialist Software Applications Specialist I to contribute to our mission in Greenville, SC or Aiken, SC.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

This position is primarily involved in work in the computer field performing systems analysis, design, development, documentation, testing, or modification of workflow systems or programs, specifically the enterprise EPC workflow system Kahua. The position exercises discretion and judgment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Function as the primary driver of the client relationship.
• Assist in guiding customer requests for new solutions or changes.
• Document requirements and obtain customer approval for development.
• Collaborate with application owners for IT-driven changes.
• Oversee scope, schedule, and interfaces with IT teams.
• Review project objectives and propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Analyze complex processes, identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
• Define, analyze, develop, and document new systems, and programs to meet business needs.
• Responsible for multiple applications in a single functional area.
• Execute project tasks with high quality standards.
• Coordinate software and hardware installation, deployment, and upgrades.
• Possess and successfully apply a growing knowledge of IT best practices.
• May need to assist in special project-related issues as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. (required)

• At least 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Understand IT practices, guide strategy, and align with core strategies.
• Experience with kBuilder.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. 
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs.
• Work is located in Aiken, South Carolina.