Job Description
Utility Operations Application Specialist
Job Number: 26-01843
Job Number: 26-01843
Use your skills where environmental innovation meets global impact. ECLARO is looking for an Utility Operations Application Specialist for our client in Paramus, NJ.
Our client is a leading environmental solutions provider focused on water, waste, and energy services that drive sustainability and resource recovery. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.
Position Overview:
- An experienced Utility Operations Application Specialist to provide operational application support for our regulated utility, with primary focus on Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).
- This role serves as a key liaison between field/operations teams and technical delivery partners to ensure these mission-critical platforms are stable, secure, and optimized to support day-to-day utility operations.
- The specialist will troubleshoot and resolve complex application and data issues, support reporting and integrations, and partner on configuration and enhancements within controlled change processes.
- Strong utility operations experience with hands-on technical skills particularly SQL proficiency to support and improve work execution and asset lifecycle business processes.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, monitor, and maintain MWM and EAM applications to ensure reliable performance.
- Provide Tier 2/3 application support for end users (operations, field, dispatch, planners), including triage, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Track incidents and requests in ServiceNow, coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors, and document fixes/workarounds to prevent recurrence.
- Execute controlled changes: deploy configuration updates, support application upgrades/patching.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with required utility/IT controls (access management, audit evidence, change control, and documentation).
- Write and optimize SQL queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and operational reporting.
- Support integrations and data flows (APIs/interfaces) between MWM/EAM and dependent systems.
- Develop and maintain support documentation (runbooks, troubleshooting guides, configuration notes, etc).
- Assist with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of required applications on desktop and mobile devices; coordinate with IT as needed to resolve device or deployment issues.
- Conduct user training and provide ongoing support to ensure optimal use of applications.
- Perform system health checks and proactively identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in project planning and execution for new application implementations or major upgrades.
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
- 5+ years of experience in utility operations and related applications
- Strong background in enterprise asset management and/or mobile workforce management systems (knowledge of Meter Management / AMI metering is a plus)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Passion for environmental sustainability and desire to make a positive impact
- Good understanding of utility operations and processes.
- Hands-on experience supporting Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) and/or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems in a production environment.
- Strong SQL skills for troubleshooting, data validation, and reporting (Oracle and/or MS SQL Server preferred).
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience working within IT service management and change control processes (ServiceNow/ITIL concepts).
- Ability to support and troubleshoot installations and configurations on Windows PCs and iOS devices, including connectivity, certificate/VPN, and version compatibility issues.
- Knowledge of IT security best practices.
- Data analysis and reporting skills.
- Understanding of compliance expectations in a regulated utility environment.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Proficiency creating and maintaining support documentation.
- Experience with agile methodologies
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with IFS MWM and/or specific EAM platforms (e.g., HxGN, Kloudgin).
- Metering/AMI or meter management exposure (e.g., Sensus, Itron, Neptune).
- Experience supporting integrations and interfaces (APIs, data flows) and coordinating issue resolution across teams/vendors.
- Exposure to scripting/automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Project coordination/management experience.
- Cloud Infrastructure Certification as a plus (AWS)
Pay Rate: $71.43/Hour.
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
- Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
- Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
If interested, you may contact:
Gail Ramos
Honey.Ramos@eclaro.com
2012839561
Gail Ramos | LinkedIn
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Paramus, NJ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $71.43 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | http://www.eclaroit.com |
About Company
Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:
• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities
Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:
• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services
Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.
Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.
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