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# ERP Consultant

- **Company:** Macpac, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** IBM System I, COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, Fortran (Programming Language), Pascal (Programming Language), OpenVMS, MacPac, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/9A1B0651DE6066F035

## About the Role

* Direct MacPac ERP experience (highly desirable but not essential given market scarcity)
 * Strong hands-on experience with OpenVMS or IBM i/AS400 (iSeries) in a production support setting
 * Experience supporting mission-critical, Legacy manufacturing or distribution ERP environments
 * Working knowledge of Cobol, RPG, Fortran, or Pascal
 * Exposure to CODASYL or network-model database technologies is an advantage

## Description

* Support and maintain the MacPac ERP environment and related Legacy applications
 * Operate within OpenVMS-based or IBM i/AS400-based production environments, depending on background
 * Execute existing SOPs for recovery and operational continuity
 * Participate in structured knowledge transfer from existing/retiring team members
 * Carry out system health checks, restarts, recovery, incident response, and OS-level troubleshooting
 * Translate business and operational requirements into practical ERP support solutions


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