TMS Application Engineer

K-Tek Resourcing LLC
Houston, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Houston, United States of America

Tech stack

API
Application Services
Audit Trail
Databases
Data Validation
Data Mining
Linux
Monitoring of Systems
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Python
PostgreSQL
Linux System Administration
Log Analysis
Oracle
Oracle Applications
Performance Tuning
Query Optimization
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Standard Sql
SAP Applications
SQL Databases
Data Streaming
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
SAP Integration Solutions
Information Technology
Patch Management
Enterprise Integration

Job description

  1. TMS Application Support
  • Provide L2/L3 support for Toptech TMS7 application

  • Monitor and troubleshoot:

  • Transaction failures (loading, allocations, BOL issues)

  • Driver/vehicle authorization issues

  • Inventory discrepancies

  • Configure and maintain:

  • Products, tanks, inventory allocations

  • Customers, carriers, drivers, vehicles

  • Support day-to-day terminal operations (truck/rail/pipeline loading), 2. Linux System Administration

  • Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers hosting TMS

  • Perform:

  • System monitoring (CPU, memory, disk utilization)

  • Log analysis and troubleshooting

  • Patch management and upgrades

  • Manage application services and resolve server-level incidents

  • Handle user access, permissions, and security compliance, 3. Database Management

  • Manage TMS database (SQL / Oracle / PostgreSQL environment)

  • Perform:

  • Data validation for inventory and transactions

  • Query tuning and performance optimization

  • Data corrections with proper audit controls

  • Support reporting and data extraction for business and audit requirements, * SCADA / control systems

  • Load rack controllers (e.g., Multiload)

  • ERP systems (SAP preferred)

  • Monitor interfaces and troubleshoot data flow issues

  • Handle reprocessing of failed transactions, 7. Security & Compliance

  • Manage user access and role-based permissions

  • Ensure compliance with:

  • SOX / audit requirements

  • Data security policies

  • Maintain audit logs and system traceability


  1. Documentation & Training
  • Maintain:

  • SOPs, runbooks, configuration documents

  • Provide training and support to terminal users

  • Support audit and governance activities

Requirements

  • Must Have: TMS + Linux + Database + Oil & Gas domain
  • Focus: Application support, system stability, and terminal operations continuity, We are looking for an experienced TMS Application Engineer with hands-on expertise in Toptech TMS7, strong Linux administration, database management, and oil & gas terminal operations., Technical Skills
  • Strong experience in Toptech TMS7 / Terminal Automation Systems (TAS)
  • Hands-on experience in Linux (RHEL administration)
  • Strong knowledge of SQL / Oracle databases
  • Experience in application support (L2/L3 environment)

Domain Expertise

  • Oil & Gas / Midstream / Terminal operations experience

  • Knowledge of:

  • Loading operations

  • Inventory and allocation management

  • Custody transfer processes

Integration Skills

  • Experience with:

  • SCADA / PLC basics

  • API / interface management

  • ERP integration (SAP preferred)

Soft Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in 24x7 critical operations environment
  • Good communication and stakeholder management
  • Audit and compliance awareness, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering / IT / Computer Science
  • Experience working in terminal or refinery environments
  • Exposure to monitoring tools and automation scripting (Python/Shell)

Key Success Metrics (KPIs)

  • TMS application uptime
  • Incident resolution within SLA
  • Inventory accuracy and zero data mismatch
  • Compliance and audit readiness
  • Reduction in recurring issues

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