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Aberdeen, Gb

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing a team of 20 who look after our asset-related IT systems, such as Maximo, GIS & Vault.- Establish the data governance policies and standards, including migration strategies, to support key business decisions and regulatory reporting.- Develop and maintain Transmission’s Asset Information Model standards and requirements; to develop and deliver complete and comprehensive Asset Information and Data Governance processes; and develop and maintain Transmission's… Show more Responsible for managing a team of 20 who look after our asset-related IT systems, such as Maximo, GIS & Vault.- Establish the data governance policies and standards, including migration strategies, to support key business decisions and regulatory reporting.- Develop and maintain Transmission’s Asset Information Model standards and requirements; to develop and deliver complete and comprehensive Asset Information and Data Governance processes; and develop and maintain Transmission's asset register, including classification and specification catalogue.- Own various Asset-related IT systems, analytic platforms and reporting tools such as Maximo, Vault, GIS, Regulatory Reporting and Benchmarking. Leading in the development and implementation of BIM for both new and existing assets.-Regular senior management reporting of key project and budgetary requirements. Show less

Contributing to expediting the digital transformation of the SSE Transmission business through managing and developing systems to meet data governance and digital standards.Specifically responsible for developing and managing asset management & operations' digital systems and the various processes that underpin their delivery by defining proof of concept requirements, associated development activities, and business cases. Supporting the digital projects right through to… Show more Contributing to expediting the digital transformation of the SSE Transmission business through managing and developing systems to meet data governance and digital standards.Specifically responsible for developing and managing asset management & operations' digital systems and the various processes that underpin their delivery by defining proof of concept requirements, associated development activities, and business cases. Supporting the digital projects right through to delivery.Main outcomes are enhancing the existing systems and tools such as Maximo, ArcGIS, Vault by delivering agile proof of concepts up to multidisciplinary projects with teams comprising of digital, business users, IT and third parties. Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Represent the needs of the client base. The role combined business relationship management, application, solution management/ownership, business analysis and project/activity coordination as well as subject matter expertise related to the digital asset programme.Main Accountabilities and End Results-Form part of a matrix client services team (locally and globally) to support the whole business in both local and global/functional contexts; in this case digitalisation… Show more Represent the needs of the client base. The role combined business relationship management, application, solution management/ownership, business analysis and project/activity coordination as well as subject matter expertise related to the digital asset programme.Main Accountabilities and End Results-Form part of a matrix client services team (locally and globally) to support the whole business in both local and global/functional contexts; in this case digitalisation focused.-Primary IT group focal point for digitalisation and strategic support of the associated elements within a global context to drive standardisation, optimisation and opportunities.-Proactive, positive and professional engagement with the operations and management stakeholders to understand the operating and application landscapes in each country, be fully aware of IT requirements, issues and opportunities.-Help support, develop and maximise the use of core systems associated with digitalisation.-Strong domain knowledge of digitalisation techniques and it’s application to the wider business.-Define a modern enterprise architecture blueprint, the associated strategy and roadmap for the digital program (e.g. digital twin, analytics, mobility, services)-Coordinate overall IT activity towards the digitalisation domain and specifically regarding the use of associated applications and data.- Perform regular and compliant reporting and control duties including progress reporting, issues, change and vendor licence management as well as cost control Show less

Aberdeen

• Identify/ capture local business requirements and develop overview of local IT/ IS demand.• Work with IT to translate business strategy from local context and align with IT services• Develop and maintain local IS plan and coordinate with IT Group• To ensure compliance at local level with IT with regards processes, guidelines and procedures.• Communicate regularly with the Leadership, Steering Committees and other stakeholders to ensure IS functionality meets operational needs… Show more • Identify/ capture local business requirements and develop overview of local IT/ IS demand.• Work with IT to translate business strategy from local context and align with IT services• Develop and maintain local IS plan and coordinate with IT Group• To ensure compliance at local level with IT with regards processes, guidelines and procedures.• Communicate regularly with the Leadership, Steering Committees and other stakeholders to ensure IS functionality meets operational needs and to develop ongoing strategic & project plans.• To promote robust and strong interface with IT• Work closely with the Sponsors, partner teams, and IT to deploy strategic & practical solutions through existing and/or new systems technology, and will be responsible for the development, testing and ongoing support of multiple applications and business processes.• Provides oversight for IS vendor solutions including performance monitoring and vendor relationship management. Actively build strategic partnerships with Vendors to deliver business capabilities where applicable.• Contract owner for third party supplier IS/IT and other data management contracts• Regularly review IT / IS strategy to adjust to business growth and to incorporate potential technology Business Continuity Planning, Process, Guideline and Procedures• To ensure JCAMS meets all local legislative requirements with regards Information Systems• Ensure that JCAMS Safety and environmental policies, guidelines and procedures are understood and deployed throughout the business and any personal or business objectives are met. Show less

Aberdeen

Responsible for the final CMMS SAP/Maximo build for delivery to clients.Responsible for supporting Project Managers to ensure integrity of data build and support project teams to ensure data and document requirements are met.Maintain the company wide IT infrastructure, ensuring it is fit for purpose to support business growth.Responsible for implementing, developing and administrating SharePoint 2013 environment.Main Accountabilities and End Results- Assist with… Show more Responsible for the final CMMS SAP/Maximo build for delivery to clients.Responsible for supporting Project Managers to ensure integrity of data build and support project teams to ensure data and document requirements are met.Maintain the company wide IT infrastructure, ensuring it is fit for purpose to support business growth.Responsible for implementing, developing and administrating SharePoint 2013 environment.Main Accountabilities and End Results- Assist with construction of planned maintenance system- Manipulate/map dataset supplied in various formats to XPD8 Solutions preferred format.- Administer project EDMS- Prepare all database(s) required to ensure data integrity and validation- Develop final deliverable load files and ensure quality and integrity complies with client specification- Ensure that all key milestone deliverables meet the data specification required throughout the project and identify any potential obstacles- Assist with creation of Master Equipment List (MEL) from P&IDs, PFDs and single line drawings- Assist with CMMS build and data collation. Data entry and manipulation (P&IDs, datasheets, MEL’s, Functional and Equipment Criticality Analysis, Risk Based Spares Analysis, operational manuals, etc.)- Support, maintain and ensure IT services are delivered in the areas including but not limited to; Wintel, Active Directory, Exchange, Networks, Storage, SharePoint, Personal/Mobile Computing (Windows/OSX/Android), Printing, VoIP, SIP and Cloud based services.- Ensure all IT projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the agreed quality standard.- Ensure IT compliance is maintained throughout the organisation.- Monitored the performance of vendors and other direct suppliers in their contractual conformance Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

- Responsible for the installation and on-going support of infrastructure services including servers, personal computing, networks and voice for SMB clients.- Ensure technical services are delivered in the areas of IMAC’s, break/fix support, monitoring and managing server and network performance, patch management, security management and administration.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

- Be the SME with regard to information related IT systems on Projects, and especially Data Management systems- Work with Operations, and Global Project teams to refine IM requirements.- Deliver data and document management through the project lifecycle (Capital Value Process)- Support the development of data management standards and ensure data standards from contractors & suppliers are aligned.- Ensured EPC Contractor is aware of the importance of the engineering data and… Show more - Be the SME with regard to information related IT systems on Projects, and especially Data Management systems- Work with Operations, and Global Project teams to refine IM requirements.- Deliver data and document management through the project lifecycle (Capital Value Process)- Support the development of data management standards and ensure data standards from contractors & suppliers are aligned.- Ensured EPC Contractor is aware of the importance of the engineering data and their role in providing it for projects.- Ensure IM issues are resolved on a timely basis.-Support, manage and administer organisational knowledge sharing through the SharePoint environment.-Assist in delivering document management support, allocate and control the numbering of documents and drawings produced on the project in accordance with prescribed deliverables within agreed timescales.- Undertake assessments on the condition of data and documents for a given asset versus the current standard and advised on recommendations / actions. - Connect with IM Communities of Practice (knowledge sharing) to obtain and provide relevant support, feedback, peer reviews, lessons learned. - Interface with multiple Projects to provide input and ensure standards implemented.- Support the implementation of Visualisation, Document and Data Management tools and processes within the North Sea Region Projects Team.- Liaise with Operations Information Management teams to develop an integrated approach to Information Management, with seamless handover and transfer of data and docs between Projects & Operations. Show less

Uk Upstream

The primary function of my role is to elicit requirements, define process and define the infrastructure and software configuration for the Operations build of SmartPlant. In addition, support the successful transition of the J-Block Engineering Data Management process, procedures and systems into the to-be design.Main Accountabilities and End Results: • Accountable for delivering process re-engineering and system implementation for J-Block Ops within the scope of the UK… Show more The primary function of my role is to elicit requirements, define process and define the infrastructure and software configuration for the Operations build of SmartPlant. In addition, support the successful transition of the J-Block Engineering Data Management process, procedures and systems into the to-be design.Main Accountabilities and End Results: • Accountable for delivering process re-engineering and system implementation for J-Block Ops within the scope of the UK Engineering Data Warehouse implementation. • Also accountable to the IT global function for advocacy of the IT policies, strategies and practices.Primary Functions & Dimensions:- Define Engineering Data Management as-is processes and procedures for J-Block Ops within scope of the UK EDW implementation project.- Translate business needs/strategies into IT requirements and source IT services to meet requirements.- Implement the EDW software with a full life cycle management process to ensure sustained and ongoing support.- Deliver Documents for Operations into Electronic Content Management (ECM) system (LiveLink)- Understand business processes end-to-end, actively measuring business contribution of enabling systems, and initiate improvement to the process and/or systems.- Work with Service Managers to ensure services meet business needs.- Provide projected demand for services to the Service Managers.- Understand and communicate to the business both the costs and value of services provided.- Review the range of existing solutions available and present options and recommendations to the business on which ones to use.- Work with business-unit-specific vendors and industry groups.- Influence customer demand. Show less

IT Project ManagementInternal IT process governanceApplication Portfolio GovernanceFacilitation and coordination of DR (Disaster Recovery) solutions, plans and annual DR tests Annual scheduling and preparation of internal and external IT audits Responsibility for ensuring Sarbanes Oxley/Audit documentation is maintained BIPC (Business Information Protection Coordinator); acts as a liaison with the Global Information Protection and Assurance (GIPA) organisation on… Show more IT Project ManagementInternal IT process governanceApplication Portfolio GovernanceFacilitation and coordination of DR (Disaster Recovery) solutions, plans and annual DR tests Annual scheduling and preparation of internal and external IT audits Responsibility for ensuring Sarbanes Oxley/Audit documentation is maintained BIPC (Business Information Protection Coordinator); acts as a liaison with the Global Information Protection and Assurance (GIPA) organisation on implementation and effectiveness of ConocoPhillips' policy and standards Show less

Support Thin Client, Software Delivery, Application Packaging and Global Desktop.Act as technical consultant to onsite teams throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Provide coordination and support for the functional role of the globally distributed Common Operating Environment (COE) Client Services group.Work as a member of COE Client services and interface with the local and regional staff.Provide Follow the Sun (FTS) support for COE Client Services as well as… Show more Support Thin Client, Software Delivery, Application Packaging and Global Desktop.Act as technical consultant to onsite teams throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Provide coordination and support for the functional role of the globally distributed Common Operating Environment (COE) Client Services group.Work as a member of COE Client services and interface with the local and regional staff.Provide Follow the Sun (FTS) support for COE Client Services as well as champion process, procedures and methodologies.Act as an escalation point for the region for COE Client activities, providing 2nd and 3rd level support by phone, email, and ticketing assignment by Global Services, this support is primarily for EMEA, but crosses regions under the FTS model. Manage (prioritise, escalate, and monitor) issues that require support by 3rd level COE sub-teams or outside groups.Provide status updates to local Business Unit on issues being worked.Provide consulting support around Thin Client, Software Delivery, Application Packaging and the Global Desktop. Show less

Ensure that the Service Delivery Group meets defined service level targets, in conjunction with other team members.Carry out day to day technical support role and project work in the Intel/Windows usercommunityFollow all applicable global processes, procedures and guidelines to ensure a consistentservice is delivered at all company sites across the globeWork as a fully functional, integrated member of the group, assisting other team members where necessary providing support,… Show more Ensure that the Service Delivery Group meets defined service level targets, in conjunction with other team members.Carry out day to day technical support role and project work in the Intel/Windows usercommunityFollow all applicable global processes, procedures and guidelines to ensure a consistentservice is delivered at all company sites across the globeWork as a fully functional, integrated member of the group, assisting other team members where necessary providing support, advice, expertise, and backup.Consult with Solutions Analysts and customer groups to understand business requirements and time scales for delivery, and feed this back into the work plan processFulfil all duties of the site on call rota, including being available for out-of-hours on call work.Effectively planned and implemented application testing and remediation for the UK Upstream migration to XP COE, acted as a technical consultant and mentored 3rd party vendors for the duration of this project, contributing to its successful completion on time, within budget and with minor business impact.Positive contribution to the development of the GOS Aberdeen Service Delivery Process Library, documenting the processes and procedures for the department.COE Project allowed me to develop my technical and business network through collaboration with all business departments in Aberdeen. Through doing this I learnt about the impact of GIS on the different business areas. Show less

Installation and maintenance of NEC Aspire, XN120 and DXE PBX’sAct as technical knowledge base to sales and customer servicesManage laboratory and company vehicle assets.Organise engineering resources and scheduling of projects.

Responsible for the installation and on-going support of infrastructure services including servers, personal computing, networks and voice for SMB clients.Ensure technical services are delivered in the areas of IMAC’s, break/fix support, monitoring and managing server and network performance, patch management, security management and administration.Provide service and assistance to the help desk in support of the business applications, software, and hardware.Assist in the delivery… Show more Responsible for the installation and on-going support of infrastructure services including servers, personal computing, networks and voice for SMB clients.Ensure technical services are delivered in the areas of IMAC’s, break/fix support, monitoring and managing server and network performance, patch management, security management and administration.Provide service and assistance to the help desk in support of the business applications, software, and hardware.Assist in the delivery of short and long-term strategies Show less

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