BECSA Application Specialist

Klipspruit Colliery
BECSA Application Specialist
Ref: 729225

In this role you will be responsible for the implementation of applications identified for utilization within BHP Billiton Energy Coal SA (BECSA). You will support and maintain all Business and Mining Applications as well as monitor and evaluate all applications to ensure that it delivers on KPI’s set out by business.
The purpose of the role is to provide maintenance as well as support of all Business and Mining Applications. These include ensuring compliance to Information Management architecture standards in relation to applications, facilitate specifications of new application requirements, second line application support, application configuration documentation, documentation of technical specifications for new application functional requirements as well as change management and support.

Serious contenders should have relevant Information Technology (IT) Tertiary qualification or equivalent degree. Successful candidates will have 4 years relevant IT experience. Coal Mining experience and the understanding of the nature of opportunities and areas of concern faced by operations would be advantageous. Knowledge of application development and support as well as the proven ability to solve problems and deal with ambiguity, demonstrate drive for results will determine success in this role. Computer literary is essential with Project Management Certification being desirable for this role.

Please apply on line at http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com

Applications close: 29 July 2011

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