Timekeeper required

Timekeeper (23785)

Requisition ID 23785
Posted 09/10/2013 - American Medical Response - Connecticut - New Haven


> This position is responsible for the coordination, tracking, and documentation of all aspects of timekeeping at a divisional/regional level

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures that edits and maintenance of all timekeeping system attributes related to employee maintenance occur in a timely and accurate manner.

Receive, verify, and file all time exception forms.

Reconcile all timecard exceptions such as missed punches, late punches, early punches, etc.

Run all necessary reports for supervisors and GM’s

Successfully identify solutions that balance the needs of the employee with the demands of the operation.

Adhere to all company policies and procedures.    

Perform other duties as assigned.

 Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensing/Certification:
Two years experience in a timekeeping or other field operational position.  
High school diploma or equivalent. 

Experience:

Kronos timekeeping system knowledge helpful. 

Knowledge and Skills:

Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

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Financial Analyst/Accountant

Financial Analyst/Accountant

Tidel Engineering LP - Carrollton, TX



We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Staff Accountant to join our Finance team at Tidel Engineering. This position will assist with financial forecasting and reporting, perform detailed analysis projects, participate in month end close activities and support general accounting operations. The Analyst will have the opportunity to interface with Tidel's operational management during the course of analysis and research projects.
The successful candidate will have excellent analysis ability and skill, be able to communicate clearly, and have a strong desire to produce excellent and accurate work.

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

• 2-3 years of experience in an accounting/analysis role
• Excellent analytic ability
• Excellent MS Office skills – particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiar with a full cycle accounting/month end close environment
• Account reconciliation/analysis
• Cost accounting and/or inventory experience a very strong plus
• Experience with an ERP accounting system a strong plus, especially Epicor ERP 9

Accounting Jobs for Taxation

Accounting

Search #: 13-001, 12-096

Specialization(s):  Intermediate Accounting and/or Taxation

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:

The School of Business at Southern Connecticut State University has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, with increasing enrollment, significant external fundraising success and a new business building occupied in August 2012 and is searching for 2 tenure track faculty positions in Accounting.  The university is conveniently located between Boston and New York City.  Candidates will be expected to teach Intermediate Accounting and/or Taxation on the undergraduate and graduate levels and will also be qualified to teach introductory and other accounting courses as necessary.  Scholarly activities, productive service and student advisement are required.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates are expected to have an earned doctorate in accounting or business, although ABD candidates will be considered. Evidence of ability to teach at the university level effectively is required.  Candidates must demonstrate an ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals in their discipline.  Ability to be considered Academically Qualified or Professionally Qualified under AACSB standards or their new equivalent is critically important.

Preferred Qualifications:

Practical accounting experience and/or teaching experience are preferred.

Application Process:

Please submit letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Janet F. Phillips

Search Committee Chair

Department of Accounting

Southern Connecticut State University

501 Crescent Street

New Haven, CT 06515.

One position is available for Spring 2013 (submission by December 3, 2012 for full consideration).  The other is for Fall 2013 semester (submission by January 31, 2013 for full consideration).  Both will remain open until filled.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women and minority group member applications.

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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Engineering | San Francisco, CA, United States 

SKOUT is an exciting, Andreessen Horowitz funded start-up company. We are a location-based social networking start-up and the leader in people discovery. Our mobile applications help our millions of users meet others in their immediate vicinity. We are a small company delivering big things and are looking for great people to help define the future of our company and the industry. We are building the future platform for meeting new people and discovering what’s going on around you.

You will help design, implement, and execute our automation infrastructure. You will help the back-end engineering team quicken delivery, and increase security, scalability, stability, and feature correctness. You will help provide metrics, and health dashboards for assessing performance over time.

Responsibilities:

Automate test acceptance, load, coverage, integration, security, et cetera.

Analyze, and identify root cause problems

Analyze and report test results.

Troubleshoot and Identify issues in the product.

Identify Positive, Negative, Security, Stress, Interoperability tests from Feature Functional Spec and create a test Plan.-

Design, implement, execute and maintain tests using Java (and/or other JVM languages).

File bugs with instructions for recreating (also demonstrate recreation where appropriate).

Required Skills:-

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent- Java (or other JVM language that is compatible for testing).

Software engineering (QA methodologies)- 3+ years of engineering experience- JUnit- Familiarity with WSDL, SOAP, XML, REST.

Comfortable working in Linux environments

Desired Skills:-

Knowledge on Test Automation Framework.

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Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer - Catolog Systems

Job ID:  225947

Location :US-WA-Seattle

Posted Date :9/4/2013

Company: Amazon Corporate LLC

Position Category : Software Development

Job Description

Are you an all star software development engineer with a passion for applying state-of-the-art computer science and machine learning to solve real world problems that directly impacts millions of people? Are you up to the task of delivering innovative and scalable technology that manages automated classification of millions of products involving hundreds of thousands of suppliers and tens of millions of customers around the world? 

We tackle some of the most complex challenges in the industry today to create intelligent algorithms to automatically identify and control hazardous or controlled substances products to make sure that we protect the safety of Amazon customers, partners and employees, while continuing to offer the Earth’s biggest selection of products. You will need to build Amazon scale applications running on our Cloud that both leverage and create new technologies to process large volumes of data that derive patterns and conclusions from the data.

Software engineers at Amazon are more than just order takers; they see a problem and leverage innovative technology to address it. You will be working with very large data-sets, well beyond the scalability limits of conventional relational databases. We're looking for people who innovate, love solving hard problems, and never take "no" for an answer. You will lead a team of top-notch software developers to work hard, have fun, and make history.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
• Sound knowledge of Algorithms and Data structures
• Knowledge of database systems and SQL
• Good OO programming skills in a major language like C++ or Java
• Track record for being detail-oriented with a passion for software engineering excellence
• 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or PhD preferred in mathematics, computer science, or related discipline
• A deep understanding of distributed and service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with Agile Development techniques
• Experience in large scale data mining and big data.
• Experience with technologies like Hadoop, Rules based systems and Machine learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills and listening skills. This will include the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences, including non-technical

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DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

Job ID# :1971BR
Title :DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT
City :San Diego
State :California
Regular/Temp :Regular Employee
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hourly

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely operated surveillance aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a  Department Assistant  to join our facilities group located in Poway, Ca.

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of administrative activities in support of Janitorial, Painting and Grounds keeping.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plans, schedules and coordinates various tasks, schedules and activities for facilities managers and staff. 
• Interfaces with management, staff, vendors and visitors to gather and prepare information relative to the departments functions. 
• Uses Microsoft Excel to coordinate, track, and report on the progress of unit work assignments and/or projects. 
• Tracks progress of delegated staff assignments and may coordinate activities between the facilities group. 
• Utilizes judgment in determining which tasks can be handled and which tasks need to be directed to the manager or to other members of the staff. 
• Provides weekly inventory supply logs. 
• Maintains updates a variety of confidential and sensitive electronic and/or hard copy reports and records necessitating the use of tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment. 
• May be required to travel between different work locations. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25%
Clearance Required? No

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Customer Service / Admin Support

Customer Service / Admin Support

Job Tracking ID:  512188-424397

Location:   Akron, OH

Job Type:  Full-Time/Regular

Date Updated:  September 05, 2013

Job Description:

Since 1933 Famous Enterprises has developed a reputation for distributing high quality products, having professional and knowledgeable Associates, providing exceptional customer service and offering competitive pricing. Famous Enterprises has also developed a strong reputation within the industry for its breadth of depth of inventory and broad product lines.

Famous Enterprises is a family-owned business.  Since family is so important to us, we feel a special commitment to the communities where we work. Our commitment and sense of family extends to every one of our Famous Associates whose expertise includes HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial and Building Products for the residential, commercial and institutional markets.

Famous Enterprises (Famous Supply / J.F. Good / PPHI) is hiring an Administrative Support Associate to join our team!

The Administrative Assistant / Switchboard Operator Associate assures that internal and external customers receive efficient and courteous service by telephone or in person. The Associate will be responsible for general business office functions in the branch office.

Experience and Skills:

Responsibilities include:

•  Excellent Customer Service skills with internal and external Customers
•  Performs a variety of routine typing and clerical duties as necessary
•  Maintains appropriate records and files including personnel and customer account
•  Switchboard Operation - Answers multi-line phone system, directs calls, and assists callers
•  Responds to Customer inquiries
•  Assists with project implementation
•  Assist team in office

Qualifications include:

• A high school Diploma or GED is required
• 2 years Administrative Experience a must
• Intermediate level with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook desired
• Multi-tasking in a very fast paced work environment
• Outstanding Customer Service Skills
• Experience with billing/invoices is required
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule to accommodate business needs

Additional Information:

Job Level:   Mid Career (2+ years) 

Number of Openings:   1 

Years of Experience:   2 - 5 Years 

Level of Education:   High School/GED 

Starting Date :   ASAP

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Personal Assistants

Personal Assistants

Location: Macomb Twp, MI 

Department: In home perfessionals

Type: Part Time Min. 

Experience: Experienced

Special need children at various home based locations in need of individual assistance in achieving skills of daily living, recreational ,social and general skill building assistance.  Prefer mature men and women who have experienceworking with special needs children, teenagers and adults.  Employers are parents (some single) who determine salary between $8-11 .00per hour. You need to be a good listener, be able to follow household routines and expectations as well as respect the general household values.  Some of these employment opportunities are listed with the Michigan talent bank through Brian's Caring Home.

You will be teaching cooking , laundry, household chores, recreational activities and appropriate social skills. Have a car and good driving skills.  A willingness to work as a team with parental authorities.  

Must be able to provide copies of drivers license, and a 2nd. form of I.D., and at least 3 professional references at time of an interview. You will undergo a crimminal background check and driving record check.  

It is best if you know behavioral modification and are able to impliment the concepts

Please call 586-228-7777 and talk to Linda regarding the possibility of an interview after you get your interview papers in order. Assistance needed as soon as possible.

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Systems Maintenance Apprentice

Systems Maintenance Apprentice - (223)

Job Title:  Systems Maintenance Apprentice
Location:   Evansville, IN 47710 US (Primary)
Shift Type: Any Shift
Category:  Manufacturing Operations
Career Level:  Entry Level
Job Classification:  Hourly
Travel:  None
Exemption Type
Education:  High School or GED


Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in all areas of Building Maintenance on a daily basis where needed to meet departmental workload.
• Must be familiar with auxiliary equipment job description and help cover systems calls as well as fill in for vacations.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Maintain and repair all building structures.
• Assist HVAC technician and Building technician.
• Perform other duties as described in Work Instruction.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environment and Department of Heath requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma / GED equivalent.
• Able to work independently in a potentially isolated area of the building.
• Ability to work at heights (with or without fall protection). Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and proven ability to apply that knowledge.
• Basic trouble shooting skills.
• Able to climb ladders safely and without assistance for a minimum of 4 times per hour. Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Ability to work in extremes of heat and cold.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds at a minimum of 5 times per day.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. over shoulder height a minimum of 1 time per hour.
• Ability to work in a dusty environment.
• Ability to climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance at a minimum of 3 times per day.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift in high traffic, low clearance areas while not posing a safety risk to others.  Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.

Scheduler - Receptionist

Scheduler / Receptionist

Scheduler/Receptionist - Mt. Airy Site in Phila. PA - FT 33.5hrs

Job Code : N/A
Location : Philadelphia PA US 19119
Job Type : Full Time
Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education : High School or equivalent

Job Description :

Schedule and reschedule appointments as necessary, via telephone calls or in person.
Operate Avatar scheduling module.
Check clients in Avatar upon arrivaland accept co-payments for services.
Maintain accurate lists of client s in outpatient groups.
Check phone messages for schedule changes.  Return calls in a timely manner.
Capture any client changes in payer/insuranceand or demographics information and forward to appropriate staff. 
Listen attentively to customer compliants and refer them to Business Office Manager or Clinical Supervisor.
Immediately notify clinical staff of clients in crisis.
Maintain Consumer confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and NHS Polices and Standards.
May perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Job Requirements :

High School Diploma or GED.
1-2 years experience in Healthcare/Behavioral Health business office environment 
Computer, Phone, Fax & Copy machine savey is a must. 
Managed care background preferred.


Work Schedule:  FT 33.5hrs 

Sun - OFF
Mon - 8:30am - 4:30pm 
Tues - 8:30am - 4:30pm 
Wed - 8:30am - 4:30pm 
Thurs - 4:00pm-8:00pm 
Fri - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sat - OFF


Pay Rate =$10.10hrs 
Shift/Hours : First Shift (Day)

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Accountant jobs - Staff Accoutant

Accountant

Staff Accountant

Tracking Code

55-6468

Job Description

Who You Are:

This position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and reconciling specific general ledger accounts to ensure accurate balances are reflected in the financial statements.  Performs work under direct supervision and following prescribed procedures.  Conducts analysis on basic accounts. This position typically reports to the Accounting Manager.

Your Next Challenge: 

               

Maintains the general ledger by creating journal entries

Prepares and analyzes balance sheet account reconciliations, including prepaids

Contributes to the monthly close cycle

Conducts moderately complex accounting activities

Analyzes basic accounts and financial statements

Works with other departments within the organization to prepare commentary of variances

Prepares internal financial statements, management reports and draft footnotes

What You’ll Need:

Desired 1-3 years relevant years of experience

Accounting degree required

Works proficiently with computer applications: Oracle, Excel, etc

Performs work under direct to limited supervision following prescribed procedures

Demonstrates basic to intermediate technical accounting ability and is beginning to challenge current process/reports for continuous improvement

Completes assigned work timely.

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Getty Images is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Job Location : Seattle, Washington, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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Information Security - Freshers

Information Security - Freshers 

Location: Atlanta, GA  

Area Code: 678  

Telecommute: no  

Travel Required: none 

Skills: AIX / UNIX / Tivoli 

Pay Rate: DOE  

Tax Term: FULLTIME CON_CORP CON_IND CON_W2 CON_HIRE_CORP CON_HIRE_IND CON_HIRE_W2 PARTTIME

Date Posted: 9-3-2013  

Position ID: 824963  

Dice ID: 10200659  

About recruiter:

intiGrow is a Global Enterprise Security company delivering comprehensive security solutions and competitively priced security services to a myriad of industry verticals, empowering enterprises to achieve a business enabled defense-in-depth security posture, manage corporate risk, improve compliance, and attain proactive detection and prevention of security threats to their computing infrastructure, data, and applications. With the vision to be a trusted Information Security leader by providing robust security solutions and a diverse set of security services, intiGrow has established itself as a choice of providers for over 200 customers spanning Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Health Care, Retail, and Telecom industry segments.

Visit www.intiGrow.com  to learn more about our culture, benefits and opportunities. 

Desired Profile:

Experience : Between 0 to 3 Months

Should possess Good communication skills.

MS (Computer Science, Information Security, Information Assurance)

Must be a self-starter, responsive.

Basic Java Programming skills.

Role : System Analyst – Identity and Access Management

Identity and access management (IAM) deals with how users within an organization are given an identity - and how it is protected, including saving critical applications, data and systems from unauthorized access while managing the identities and access rights of people both inside and outside the organization. Identity and access management involves protecting our data assets and implementing processes and procurement standards to run business more intelligently.  

We invite Information Technology graduates to pursue fulltime Job opportunities with our organization. Our training Program comprises of exhaustive online and Classroom based training in IAM (Identity and Access Management) technologies, upon successful completion of which the prospective students will be provided with an opportunity to work on Assignments and gain real-world experience and launch a successful career with us in the cutting edge and exciting field of Information Security.

Note: Kindly forward this email to your friends and other known people who are on OPT and also interested to work. Please send the resumes on pallavi.jain@intiGrow.com

Pallavi JainResource Manager | intiGrow2760 Peachtree Ind. Blvd.Suite D, Duluth, GA 30097, USAMobile : 404-287-0529 | GTalk: pallavi.intigrowE-mail: pallavi.jain@intiGrow.com| Web: www.intiGrow.comYour Attitude almost always determines your Altitude in life

IT Business Management Analyst

IT Business Management Analyst

Job ID : 1694536

Job Title : Sr-IT-Business-Management-Analyst

Location : Charlotte, NC US

Posted On : 9-3-2013

Job Type : Full Time

Job Description:

TIAA-CREF is seeking a Business Management Analyst to work within its IT Risk and Security function.  The applicant will ensure that the day-to-day activities involved in "running IT as a business" are optimized and cost effective to support sound decision making.  Specific dimensions of business management include financial oversight and control, portfolio management, business performance management (metrics and reporting), process management, communication and human capital management. This role is critical to IT Risk and Security’s ability to demonstrate, evidence and communicate successful execution of its strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Enable sound decision making by ensuring that data used in analyses and reporting is reliable and accurate; perform basic analyses on the business management data (portfolio, metrics, financials, risks, etc.). 
• Apply an understanding of best practices to the execution of the business management practice or discipline.
• Focus on simplifying process, and on creation of just-enough process. 
• Drive best practices, streamlining, accuracy and consistency.  
• Provide consulting and support to process owners and teams where needed based on the varying maturity levels and needs.
• Ensure process and tool standards are established and communicated with supporting job aides.
• Practical experience with process improvement initiatives and methodologies required.
• Must be a good communicator with superior listening and influencing skills, the ability to think out of the box and provide creative solutions and to challenge the status quo.
• Good knowledge of organizational change management required, preferably in an IT organization.
• Practical experience as a change agent preferred.
• Information Gathering and Analysis Collaborate with data providers to improve accuracy and/or timeliness of information delivery.
• Analyze and assess data/metrics gathered for key themes and/or trends that should be highlighted to senior management.
• Deliver accurate and timely data, metrics and reports for key organizational meetings.
• Monitor and track risks, issues and action items to ensure accountability, follow through and resolution as per prescribed commitments.
• Assess delivery and operational processes for improvement opportunities; propose improvement options/actions.
• Develop insightful and accurate reports on progress against objectives.
• Creatively enhance business management artifacts to improve message impact.
• Support senior management/technology area on execution of key meetings, e.g., staff, town hall, off sites.
• Contribute to IT wide business management projects that foster standardization and consistency. 
• Identify and share best practices within technology area.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• 4 years experience in Information Technology - business management experience a plus.
• Project and Program Management:
• Experience with managing complex IT projects -  PMP (Project Management Professional) certification a plus
• Process improvement expertise – exposure to Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies a plus. 
• Must have hands-on experience, not just theoretical Knowledge of basic IT Risk and Security functions and organizational strategies.
• Ability to plan and organize self and work in order to achieve objectives and targets.
• Determined to deliver outcomes and is able to overcome obstacles in order to move forward.
• Accountable for the delivery of outcomes, strives to meet and exceed the expectations of customers. 
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, managers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Understands the importance of developing effective partnership relationships with key partners and suppliers. 
• Has a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks improvements and looks to the future. 
• Understands and applies the principles of project management and applies methodologies, tools and processes to manage own assignments or simple projects.
• Demonstrates personal and professional integrity at all times - ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Tactful, resolute and committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Superior written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences including senior management and the Board.

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Sales Coordinator - Steel Tubes Industry

Sales Coordinator  

Position Sales Coordinator  

Category Sales and Marketing  

Location EnergeX - Houston, TX  

Description

Do you want to work for a stable, growing organization that reaches back more than 130 years?  Our steel tube and pipe products have helped build landmarks and buildings in North America; Come build your career at JMC Steel Group!

Summary:

EnergeX, a division of JMC Steel Group is currently seeking a Sales Coordinator for our location in Houston, TX.  This role, reporting to the Customer Service Manager, will assist in ensuring EnergeX shipments are released in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Actively search for ready to ship tons and create a Bill of Lading utilizing SAP
• Liaise with the sales and logistics department to coordinate ready to ship loads
• Notify sales and planning departments when more tons are needed to fill out orders
• Attend daily or weekly calls that will involve shipping targets etc.
• Communicate with customers to ensure proper delivery scheduled are met.
• Create and develop rail reporting
• Trace outbound and inbound rail cars using software package
• Occasionally look up and distribute rail/ trucks rates
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Education/Experience

The ideal candidate for this role will possess an Associate’s Degree and at least two years of similar experience.

Skill/Abilities:

• Experience  in Microsoft office suite
• Knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP is a must
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service skills

M/F/D/V

JMC Steel Group offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low cost, high quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting and much more.

We are JMC Steel Group.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of JMC Steel Group and of our customers.

About the Organization JMC Steel Group includes the operating divisions of Atlas Tube, EnergeX, Picoma and Wheatland Tube. We are the largest independent manufacturer of hollow structural sections (HSS) and steel pipe in North America and the top producer of electrical conduit and fittings in the United States. We deliver a broad range of pipe and tube solutions that build our customers' success.

We produce more than 2.0 million tons of tubular products a year through our 15 Manufacturing facilities. With a thorough understanding of our customer's businesses and markets, we enable wholesalers, distributors, fabricators, original equipment manufacturers, contractors and design/build engineering companies throughout North America to manage inventory, reduce supply chain costs, and meet their customer's needs.

Specialties:

Non-Residential Construction, Energy, Transportation, Government, Utilities - click to apply

IT Analyst

IT Analyst

At John Deere

John Deere combines innovation and technology to produce exceptional equipment and services that delight our customers. We are a world leader in providing advanced products and services and are committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.  We make John Deere a great place to work through an emphasis on work-life balance and a values-based culture that encourages professional development and community involvement.

Our IT professionals have the opportunity to participate not only in the normal IT functions, but also in areas where IT is being used within our worldwide product development centers, production and services businesses; including throughout our supply chain. Additionally, working as a member of an aligned, high–performing, cross–functional team, an IT professional at John Deere has opportunity to apply information technologies to improve our business processes and product quality.

What You’ll Do

As an IT Analyst for John Deere in Urbandale, IA, you will provide application development and support planning, delivery and/or support of software products utilizing information technology and business practices for use by Deere's customers. In addition, you will:

Work with multiple departments, including product management and quality assurance

Participate in planning and design of complex software application products for the My John Deere website

Serve as a key team member, which may include tech lead and/or supervising suppliers

Utilize Agile software development practices

Serve as a consultant or expert and actively share knowledge across workgroups

Design and implement complex changes impacting several components with minimal direction

Primarily perform as an individual contributor, but may supervise a small work team (6 or fewer members)

What It Takes

We need an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, who thrives on solving problems and working in a global team environment. Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a similar discipline and/or 6 years of experience in a related field. We also require:

Develop complex software applications and web services to be sold as products to Deere customers

Design, develop, test, and integrate products of high complexity, both in terms of technology and business domain

Support, evaluate, and continuously improve product development process to improve customer satisfaction, SVA, and quality

Utilize Agile methods to implement products of medium-high complexity and medium-high risk

Engage in expanded contact with varied and multiple departments and functional operations; actively participating in strategic business relationships and/or issues

Excellent understanding of object oriented ideas

Experience in the troubleshooting, design, evaluation and documentation of highly available applications

Solid analytical skills and the desire to gain further experience in evolving technologies

A strong candidate will also have:

Experience with HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Progressive Enhancement, and/or Responsive Design

Agile development process knowledge

Familiarity with XP Practices

Previous experience with Test Driven Development, Acceptance Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, and/or Test Automation

Knowledge of Java/J2EE programming/software/server side development

Experience with REST web services, Spring, Maven, Hibernate, Oracle, IntelliJ and/or RAD/Eclipse IDE

Ability to work with complex host applications requiring high performance and scalability

Experience working with offshore development teams

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Systems Specialist Engineer

Systems Specialist Engineer

Systems Specialist I - Building Automation Solutions 

- Hayward, CA

Aug 23, 2013

ID: 123246 

Categories : Engineering  Jobs

Position Overview:

Do you have experience with servicing or installing building automation systems?

Consider bringing your talent to Siemens—a global engineering powerhouse that will allow you to grow your career in ways you would never be able to elsewhere.

At Siemens you can pursue opportunities in other Siemens divisions (we create, improve, and provide many more technologies than those used to make buildings smarter and safer), other locations across the country or around the globe, and other business disciplines (many of our field operations experts have pursued opportunities in project management, sales, operations leadership, and other ventures).

The Systems Specialist coordinates, implements and/or performs technical product support for building automation systems that have been newly installed at customer sites throughout the San Francisco area. This role reports to the Solutions Operations Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the performance of System Preparation & Design Coordination: works with engineering group to create and/or verify point database; participates in the review/modification of job specific programming via computer for various systems (controls, and in the review/modification and upload of point database, review/modification of semi-complex graphics in the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
• Network Technologies: participates in the verification of point database and programming are consistent with scope of work for integration and sequence; backs up data from data servers and/or creates automated backup procedure; troubleshoots and resolves routine inconsistencies in the functions or sequence of operations; contacts Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for technical support as/when needed; resolves basic issues; refers complex matters to supervisor as needed. Participates in the set up and configuration of PC workstations, user interfaces; data servers, IP Networking devices, protocols, routers, switches, mass storage devices and hubs. Confirms proper network performance.
• Project Site Communication and Coordination: provides support for the scheduling of trade contractors to coordinate startup services as needed; participates in the coordination of network drops, IP addresses and monitoring tools with customer's IT Department personnel; works with equipment vendors to coordinate communication protocols, encryption, and database requirements for integration to their systems.
• Operational Testing, Verification and Acceptance: Runs semi-complex reports to analyze system operation, works with customer to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work (IE Commissioning Agents or test and balance contractors, others); participates in final inspection and testing; assures customer acceptance; trains customers on system operations. Completes and submits routine written reports; provides Plans & Control System Documents to engineering for as-built drawings.
• Mentors other specialists who may need specific automation product knowledge.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Electronics or other technical field preferred.
• Proven technical aptitude relatable to building automation controls.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience installing, programming, and servicing building automation controls systems preferred; candidates with such experience will receive preference over candidates with other electrical/mechanical skills.
• Integration experience such as Modbus and BacNet a plus.
• IT experience a plus.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without a need for current or future sponsorship.

*LI-PJC

Hayward, CA

Hayward, California

Division: IC - BT - Building Automation 

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