Make an Impact With Us
At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Manufacturing Systems Analyst (Program Analyst) gathers, reviews and analyzes customers’ requirements. The candidate should be able to convert user requirements into a system functional specification. He or She will work closely with consultants, vendors, and VDIS (Vallourec Digital & Information Systems) peers to develop solutions based upon functional requirements. The candidate will create design documents; as well as configure and create custom programs within the PSI Metals application framework. The position is a major contributor to increasing the Company’s competitive position within the OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) marketplace by enabling continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Role at a Glance
- Provide system maintenance services to ensure application availability
- Analyze existing system(s), propose modification, and implement system improvements. This includes integration between systems
- Consult with users to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output data requirements
- Analyze, define, and document requirements. Analysis will include data, Business Intelligence workflows, logical processes, hardware and operating system environments, system interfaces, internal and external system health checks, controls, and outputs.
- Use high level programming languages to create system enhancements using specification documentation. Utilize any special programming techniques necessary to achieve the most effective program
- Coordinate and organize development, testing and implementation plans of vendor supported systems. Consults with and directs application vendors for support and upgrades
- Monitor performance of programs after implementation, including after-hours support
- Write and maintain documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections
- Train personnel in end-user departments in any specific procedures necessary to effectively utilize systems and/or data
- Lead or actively participate in cross functional teams to complete and execute above responsibilities.
What Sets You Apart
We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer information systems with 3+ years post graduate experience or 5 years equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) systems.
- Ability to grasp integration methods with plant automation devices and systems.
- Excellent relational database design and management skills including the ability to manage clustered environments and write complex SQL stored procedures (Oracle PL/SQL Preferred).
- Ability to operate within a LINUX and/or Windows platform .
- Information technology systems design and structured programming including object-oriented programming concepts.
- High level computer programming languages such as MS Visual Studio .NET (VB.NET, C#), PL/SQL, ASP, HTML.
- Ability to create custom reports using Crystal Reports or similar products
- Familiar with network and database communications.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Willingness & ability to travel to support deployments within North America .
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to provide after-hours support.
What Powers Your Performance
Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:
- Communicate clearly and constructively
- Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
- Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
- Take accountability and show initiative in their work
- Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
- Prioritize safety and act with awareness
- Embrace feedback and use it to grow
- Maintain high attention to detail
- Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
- Support and develop others through shared learning
How We Support Your Success
We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
- Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.