Aveva

Technical Specialist

Aveva • $80K — $110K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Windows application development with Microsoft Visual Studio (C++, C#, VB).
  • 7+ years' experience with SCADA Pipeline Edition software.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or similar relational databases.
  • Familiarity with version control software.
  • Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and migrate applications in customer environments.
  • Lead requirements gathering and ensure accurate capture of technical and business needs.
  • Develop detailed requirement documentation, particularly for SCADA and specialized domains.
  • Oversee application development to align with corporate standards and best practices.
  • Review and approve proposed technical solutions relevant to the specialty area.
  • Provide technical guidance for application development activities.
  • Estimate development effort based on application specifications.

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities to customer sites (25-30% of the time).
  • Mentorship and knowledge-sharing culture within the team.
  • Work in diverse environments (Houston and Calgary).
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in the SCADA domain.
Full Job Description
Technical Specialist- Houston, TX /Calgary, Canada

A Technical Specialist (TS) is recognized as a technical leader of expertise. The specialist is responsible for quality execution and must possess the ability to acquire the technical knowledge to understand the customer's businesses and mentorship to team members and be accountable on project deliverables with high CSAT and quality.

Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and migrate applications across customer environments.
  • Lead requirements gathering activities, ensuring both business and technical requirements are accurately captured.
  • Develop clear and detailed requirement documentation, including SCADA-related and other specialized domain requirements.
  • Oversee application development within the specialist area, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and best practices.
  • Review and approve proposed technical solutions within the area of expertise.
  • Provide technical guidance and direction for application development activities.
  • Estimate development effort based on application specifications.
  • Lead code reviews for developed applications to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Support database migration activities related to the specialist domain.
  • Deliver training to customers and internal teams on specialized tools and systems.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant products, systems, and industry standards.
  • Recommend and define standard procedures and best practices for installation, configuration, and migration activities.
  • Develop tools to improve installation, configuration, migration, and testing processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application installation, configuration, and migration.
  • Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing to team members.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision while managing assigned responsibilities.
  • Travel to customer sites approximately 25-30% as required.


Required Skills:
  • 5+ years Windows application development experience using Microsoft Visual Studio C++, C#, VB.
  • 7+ years' experience in SCADA Pipeline Edition software.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or other relational databases.
  • Knowledge of version control software.
  • Understand the principle of cause-effect relationships in problems.
  • Understand concepts related to high-redundant, mission-critical systems.
  • Must have excellent problem solving, documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests, and manage laterally and upwards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Proactive learner who shares knowledge, mentors others, and leads by example
  • Business knowledge of Oil and industry.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  • A Bachelor's degree in software or Electrical Engineering or a Computer Science degree with a minimum of 5-year plus related post-secondary SCADA experiences OR computer software Diploma with a minimum of 10-year plus related post-secondary SCADA experiences,
  • A professional Engineer registered with a Professional Engineering Association is considered an asset.

About Aveva

Aveva is a British multinational software company headquartered in Cambridge, England. It provides engineering and industrial software solutions to various industries, including oil and gas, chemical, power, marine, and mining. The company was founded in 1967 and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions over the years. As of 2021, it has over 5,500 employees and operates in more than 80 countries. Aveva is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
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Industry
Enterprise Technology
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