Senior Maximo Application Engineer

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus as a Senior Maximo Application Engineer.The Application Engineer supports the design, implementation, integration, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of critical utility and enterprise applications. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert responsible for application configuration, customization, system integrations, troubleshooting, user support, and project delivery across operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) environments.

Our Application Engineers must possess deep technical expertise in IBM Maximo and will work closely with our clients' Maximo support vendors, stakeholders, IT Operations, IT Customer Service, GIS, and Data Management teams to ensure effective utilization and optimization of our clients' two Maximo systems.

Responsibilities

• Configuration and Customization: Configure and customize IBM Maximo modules to meet specific business requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, workflow configuration, screen customization, and data integration.
• Development: Develop and maintain Maximo applications, including scripting, automation, and integrations using Maximo's development tools (e.g., Application Designer, Automation Scripts, TRM Rules Manager, Java, SQL, Oracle).
• Patching and Upgrades: Participate in Maximo patching and upgrade projects, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
• System Support and Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for Maximo users, diagnosing and resolving system issues, and performing root cause analysis.
• Data Management: Manage and maintain Maximo data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Perform data migrations and integrations as needed.
• Licensing: Proactively manage the IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) license lifecycle, including obtaining quotes, submitting purchase requests, and ensuring timely renewals to prevent service disruptions.
• Reporting and Analysis: Develop and generate reports and ad hoc queries using Maximo reporting tools and SQL.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including system configuration, user guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor: Lead and train IT staff on IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) support, ensuring they can effectively provide backup for system maintenance, troubleshooting, and user assistance.
• Best Practices: Adhere to IBM Maximo best practices and standards
• Travel: Ability to travel between two client office locations as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IBM Maximo consultant or contractor
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting enterprise applications in utility, energy, industrial or infrastructure environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proficiency with scripting and development technologies such as Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, Shell scripting, or similar languages. Professional certifications related to enterprise applications, cloud technologies, IBM Maximo or utility systems.
• Candidates must be a US Citizen or possess a valid Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)
• Candidates must be willing to work hybrid in Sacramento, California. No travel expenses will be offered for a candidate outside of the Sacramento region.

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Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of IBM Maximo modules (e.g., Work Management, Asset Management, Inventory Management, Procurement).
• Strong knowledge of Transportation and Utilities industry solutions and Spatial add-on.
• Proficiency in Maximo configuration and customization, including application designer, database configuration, workflow, escalations, security and other supported configuration capabilities.
• Experience with Maximo development technologies, including Automation Scripts(python,jython,javascript) and TRM RulesManager(java/javascript).
• Solid understanding of SQL and database management systems, including Oracle and SQL Server.
• Experience configuring and developing integrations using the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), including Object Structures, Enterprise Services, Publish Channels, REST APIs, integration endpoints, and inbound/outbound message processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Maximo upgrades and patching.
• Experience with Maximo Application Suite (MAS).
• Ability to successfully interact with clients to understand relationships and priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Ability to operate as part of a team in organizing, leading, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through implementation.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts based on client business goals.
• Knowledge of project integration lifecycle and methodology.
• Excellent problem-solving, written and oral communications and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate workshops covering the full breadth of the project lifecycle.
• Ability to work with new technologies and tools as required by the needs of a project. (MS Project, JIRA, OneNote)
• Ability to work independently and self-direct your workday.
• Experience creating work estimates, staffing plans, and proposals for projects of various scale and complexity.
• Reasoning Development: Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized. Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services.

Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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