SmartPlant Reference Data Discipline Coordinator

As a global leader in full-service engineering, procurement, construction, and operations, CH2M HILL gives you the opportunity to work on challenging projects that develop your skills, grow your career, and connect you with a team of world-class people. No matter where you are in your career path, from first job to the top of the ladder, consider opportunities with CH2M HILL. Explore the opportunity of world-changing work available to you below.The person filling this position will be part of the support structure for procurement and materials management and will assist in advocating for implementing and maintaining the engineering interfaces to these systems. The global procurement and material management system is comprised of Smart Plant Materials Management (SPMM, also formerly known as  MARIAN), SmartPlant Reference Data (SPRD) and plant design tools including Autoplant (AP3D), Intergraph PDS and Plant Space (PSDS). Future interfaces might include support for facilities and infrastructure projects and will likely use other design tools in addition to these. SPMM is a material management system used to facilitate CH2M HILL’s supply chain management process. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:1.  Designing, building, testing, and maintaining material libraries in SPMM. This involves designing commodity codes, geometrics, and associated engineering content for equipment and materials in each engineering discipline that deserves libraries entries. These commodity codes will be used across the enterprise and therefore, coordination with representatives from other groups will be necessary.2.  Designing, building, testing, and maintaining specifications that are also established in SPMM and used to interface with multiple design tools. Coordinating or collaborating with engineers who create specifications.3.  Designing, testing, maintaining, and documenting actual and procedural workflows within SPMM defining how to download material specifications to design tools, uploading Bills of Materials (BOM) to SPMM. Actual workflows refer to technical requirements to interface SPMM to design tools and back again. Procedures include the subsequent generation of requisitions for the procurement of materials, equipment, and services.4.  Assisting with the management of engineering design documents and maintaining links required by SPMM.5.  Configuring the SPMM system so it can be used for all EPC projects by multiple business groups. Maintaining and improving the enterprise configurations and supporting workflows. Note: This person will need to coordinate with project teams that will implement the enterprise configuration on projects.6.  Developing and maintaining test cases to verify the proper functioning of the system such as configurations, workflows, and reports in SPMM. Note: Project teams will use these test approaches to verify their project setup.7.  Testing SPMM software upgrades and patches prior to their use in production.8.  Assisting with the planning for, configuration for, and rollout of the system to client projects.9.  Assisting with the training of project personnel in the use of SPMM.10. Monitor the engineering materials process and systems utilization as they are deployed on projects to ensure correct and consistent approach and application across the company.  QualificationsA minimum of 6 years related work experience working is required. Candidate must also have a solid working knowledge of engineering design processes, engineering specifications, and design automation tools (CAD/CAE). A strong IT background with experience managing, or having responsibility over a significant engineering, procurement, or construction/application is needed. Experience developing and maintaining the material catalogs and specs is also required.Benefits: Medical and Dental Plans Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Income 401(k) Plan with company match Employee Ownership Paid Time Off Program Flexible Work Scheduling Business Casual Dress Learning and Development Opportunities Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program Voluntary Auto and Homeowners InsuranceCompany Profile:Employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction and operations for public and private clients. With more than $5.1 billion in revenue and 24,000 employees worldwide, we are an industry-leading program management, construction management and design firm, as ranked by Engineering News-Record (2007). CH2M HILL has long been recognized as a most-admired company and leading employer by business media and professional associations worldwide.Developing People through Challenging ProjectsCH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full Time Foward to a Friend  ·  Search All Jobs From CH2M HILL CH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Copyright © 2008 CH2M HILL and its licensors. All rights reserved. Looking for challenging projects? Through challenging project work, our employees are broadening their skills and experiencing tremendous professional growth. Want to develop your skills and work with great people? Our employee-owners continue to learn, grow, and develop their careers—no matter where they are on their career path—to create solutions without boundaries. CH2M HILL is the place for you! Take the opportunity to do great work and advance your skills with some of the most outstanding people in the industry! Challenge yourself at CH2M HILL