Database Administrator

General Description:

The Database Administrator (DBA) designs logical and physical databases and coordinates database development as part of project team.

The DBA manages and implements all changes to the database models as well as the physical databases and is responsible for developing and implementing stored procedures, triggers, and other database programs to facilitate the retrieval of information from the database.

The DBA position is required to be on call 24/7 to respond to all database production and development requirements that may arise.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a technical major such as Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics
2. Prior project experience implementing client-server, multi-user relational database engines using conceptual and physical modeling techniques
3. Experience with MS SQL Server 2000, 2005/2008 - Sybase ASA experience a plus
4. Experience with one and two-way data replication across heterogeneous local and remote systems, Mobilink experience a plus
5. Demonstrate an advanced working knowledge of ANSI SQL and familiarity with relational modeling tools such as PowerDesigner or ERWin
6. Proficient developing server-based stored procedures or other application code for both administrative functions and server-centric application programs
7. Minimum of five to ten years experience as a SQL Server DBA

Location: S. Charlotte
Compensation: Negotiable.
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Application Developer

General Description:

The Application Developer designs, creates, and implements applications using primarily Microsoft development tools. Focus is on development in .NET architecture, Silverlight framework and C#. Classic ASP development is also required to support existing/legacy applications.

The Application Developer will meet with development team to help identify project requirements, develop project plans and schedules and provide input to the specification process.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, with at least 2-3 years of experience in Windows platform development with demonstrable product operation
2. Proficient with the following; ASP (classic and .NET), Visual Basic, C#, JavaScript, VB Script, HTML, Visual SourceSafe, IIS, MS SQL Server 2000, Windows 2000, .NET Framework and Silverlight. Desired skills also include familiarity with; MS SharePoint, MS SQL Server 2005/2008, ANSI SQL, MS Visual Studio 2008.
3. Good communication skills, team player, results oriented, and a self-starter
4. Maintains the highest level of professionalism at all times

Location: S. Charlotte
Compensation: Negotiable.
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Customer Service Account Manager

General Description:

This position reports to the Senior Vice President. The Customer Service Account Manager is a customer facing position that provides technical supervision for a team of Customer Service personnel and is responsible for maintaining and building relationships for all assigned clients. This position is also responsible for identifying potential new clients and business opportunities, promoting SPS products & services, and persuading new customers to place business with the company.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related work experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in Sales and/or Customer Service
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional demeanor
3. Strong project management skills
4. Knowledge of sales techniques; Ability to persuade and influence others
5. Ability to create, compose and edit written materials
6. Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Location: S. Charlotte
Compensation: Negotiable.
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Customer Service Manager

General Description:

This position reports to the Senior Vice President. The Customer Service Manager is responsible for the negotiation, ongoing support and deliverables execution of contracts with major client accounts as well as growing the base participation levels within the Operational Reliability Analysis Program (ORAP®).

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent work experience
2. Strong presentation skills working with small and large group audiences
3. Ability to travel (25%-35%), including international travel
4. Experience in the power generation industry and/or with gas and steam turbines
5. Previous customer service experience

Location: S. Charlotte
Compensation: Negotiable.
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Customer Service Specialist

General Description:

This position reports to the Senior Vice President and takes technical direction from the Customer Service Account Manager. This is a customer facing position that requires regular interaction with the ORAP customer base, ensuring customer satisfaction, ORAP data quality, and the retention of existing customers. This position also supports the utilization of the ORAP data in reliability engineering studies and works to deliver & maintain field-deployed products & associated services sold directly to the customer.

Requirements:

1. Minimum Associates Degree or equivalent 3 years experience
2. Able to multitask in a fast paced environment
3. Strong interpersonal skills; friendly & professional demeanor
4. Experience in the power generation industry and/or gas and steam turbines
5. Familiarity with reliability/statistical techniques & methodologies is desirable
6. Foreign language skills (Spanish, German, etc.) as a plus
7. Some travel (less than 10%) may be required

Location: S. Charlotte
Compensation: Negotiable.
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Customer Service Engineer

General Description:

This position reports to the Senior Vice President and takes technical direction from the Customer Service Account Manager. This is a customer facing position that requires regular interaction with the ORAP customer base, ensuring customer satisfaction, ORAP data quality, and the retention of existing customers. This position also supports the utilization of the ORAP data in reliability engineering studies and works to deliver & maintain field-deployed products & associated services sold directly to the customer.

Requirements:

1. Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
2. Must be capable of demonstrating sound engineering judgment and applying a rigorous engineering methodology to a specific problem or project
3. Able to multitask in a fast paced environment
4. Strong interpersonal skills; friendly & professional demeanor
5. Experience in the power generation industry and/or gas and steam turbines
6. Familiarity with reliability/statistical techniques & methodologies is desirable
7. Foreign language skills (Spanish, German, etc.) are a plus
8. Some travel (less than 10%) may be required

Location: S. Charlotte
Compensation: Negotiable.
Principals only. Recruiters please don't contact this job posting.
Please, no phone calls about this job!  Send cover letter and resume to:  jobs@spsinc.com