Custom Software Engineer
Accenture
Accenture
Join Accenture as an experienced Application Support Engineer, specializing in AspenTech Engineering & Manufacturing Systems. This role focuses on providing Application Managed Services (AMS) and production support for a comprehensive suite of AspenTech applications.
Key applications include AspenONE Engineering Suite, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Aspen Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions, Aspen Fidelis, Aspen InfoPlus.21 (IP.21), and IP Gateway. The position is crucial for supporting critical engineering, manufacturing, reliability, operational planning, and industrial data management applications across various process industries.
Responsibilities encompass application support, incident resolution, performance monitoring, user assistance, system administration, and driving continuous improvement. The goal is to ensure high availability and reliable business operations, requiring strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders in an industrial setting.
Independently perform duties and develop into a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Contribute actively to team discussions and technical solution development. Provide L2/L3 application support for AspenTech engineering and manufacturing applications. Troubleshoot a range of issues including application, integration, performance, and data problems within the AspenTech environment. Support AspenONE Engineering tools (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Icarus, HTFS) and Aspen Manufacturing & Supply Chain applications. Maintain and support Aspen Fidelis for reliability and asset criticality analysis. Administer and troubleshoot Aspen InfoPlus.21 (IP.21) Historian and related interfaces. Support IP Gateway for seamless data exchange between operational and enterprise systems. Investigate and resolve data quality, synchronization, and reporting issues. Execute configuration changes, minor enhancements, and application maintenance tasks. Analyze incidents, identify root causes, and implement permanent solutions. Coordinate effectively with vendors, business users, infrastructure teams, and engineering stakeholders for efficient issue resolution. Develop and maintain essential support documentation, knowledge articles, and operating procedures. Ensure adherence to SLA, KPI, Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management processes. Participate in system upgrades, patching, testing, and deployment activities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to boost system reliability and operational efficiency.
A minimum of 8-10 years of dedicated experience in Application Support, AMS, or Production Support roles is essential. Demonstrated strong experience with core AspenTech applications is required, including: - AspenONE Engineering - Aspen HYSYS - Aspen Plus - Aspen Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions - Aspen Fidelis - Aspen InfoPlus.21 (IP.21) - IP Gateway
Experience supporting industrial software applications within process manufacturing environments is crucial. A solid understanding of process engineering, manufacturing operations, reliability, and production planning processes is necessary. Familiarity with industrial historians and operational data management systems is expected. Possess strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities. Knowledge of application administration, configuration, and user support practices is required. Experience with Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management processes is a must. Familiarity with SQL queries and database troubleshooting is beneficial. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills are vital. Experience working within ITIL-based support environments is expected.
Good to have skills include: Exposure to SCADA, DCS, PLC, MES, or industrial automation systems. Understanding of Oil & Gas, LNG, Energy, Chemicals, Refining, or Manufacturing industries. Experience with AVEVA PI System, Historian, or other industrial data platforms. Integration experience with SAP, ERP, reporting, or enterprise applications. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols like OPC, Modbus, or MQTT. Exposure to cloud-hosted industrial applications and digital transformation initiatives. Experience supporting reliability and asset performance management solutions.
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