Information Technology Specialist

Job Purpose:

To provide project management, technical and functional subject matter expertise in developing a logistics system to manage a new container terminal for Laffan Container Terminal (LCT).

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of requirements, specifications, and business process flows as well as the oversight of detailed engineering, implementation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handover of LCT logistics terminal system implemented at Ras Laffan Industrial City that considers the following:
• Managing container movements in, out, and within container terminal
• Managing container moving equipment with container terminal including ship to shore cranes, rubber-tired gantry cranes, reach stackers, and trucks
• Managing the berth and vessel loading and unloading
• Provides real-time statistical and management reporting
• Interfaces with systems including SAP, Customs, shipping lines, etc.
• Responsible for recommending and implementing a logistics terminal system solution that could be on-prem or cloud-based
• Responsible for implementing logistics terminal system operations interfaces in LCT between multiple systems including the administration building control room, container handling equipment (ship to shore cranes, rubber-tired gantry cranes, etc.), SAP, Customs, and shipping lines
• Works directly with Project’s EPC Contractor, and their chosen solution provider(s), and Company technology and port team stakeholders on requirements gathering, functionality design, development, deployment, and commissioning
• Interfaces with Company financial systems, maintenance management systems, human resource planning systems, security/customs systems, shipping lines, customers of shipping, etc.
• Supports and ensures LCT is operationally ready by overseeing the preparation of training materials and documentation for terminal operating system application
• Provides overall Company-wide support, consultation, and positive interaction when requested for applications outside of LCT’s terminal operating system

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years’ hands-on experience with development and commissioning software systems
• Experience in all phases of systems implementation, including analysis/design, blueprinting, configuration, interfaces, documentation, testing, training, and support
• Experience in both on-prem and web-based system deployments
• Strong understanding of business process flows, systems analysis, and systems integration
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to investigate in detail, diagnose, and solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics in a concise manner (oral/written) to many different audiences, including customers, peers, and leadership
• Practical project management skills and experience
• Ability to cooperate and work effectively in a cross-functional and multi-cultural team environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP PM, MM, and FI/CO
• Experience with QatarEnergy business networks and IT applications is preferred