Applications Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

This position designs and maintains software applications, collaborates to meet user needs and business requirements, combines process ownership, data governance, and project leadership to deliver measurable business value in a highly regulated chemical manufacturing environment. It ensures applications are deployed effectively, securely, and in alignment with enterprise standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of business applications across an organization
• Creates functional software applications by translating client requirements into application features
• Serves as key link between IT, business leadership, and manufacturing operations; drives standardization, compliance, and efficiency in IT-enabled processes
• Configures applications for governance, technical support, and process documentation; enables smooth adoption by end-users; trains and guides user on IT operational procedures
• Conducts testing to identify and fix bugs, ensuring the application runs smoothly and meets specifications
• Leads process governance; ensures cross-departmental alignment of IT applications
• Represents IT in steering committees and / or governance boards for enterprise applications
• Leads enterprise-wide business process standardization and harmonization initiatives
• Administers user access rights, security settings, and compliance controls for business applications
• Documents system changes, configurations, and dependencies; meets audit and governance requirements
• Ensures applications align with IT security standards, data governance, and regulatory compliance
• Oversees data quality programs; verifies accuracy, compliance, and security of data
• Implements advanced reporting and analytics tools; supports process visibility and decision-making
• Confirms IT-enabled processes meet compliance requirements (SOX, CFATS, OSHA, ISO, NIST)
• Leads audit readiness activities; documents processes, controls, and system compliance
• Liaises with regulators and / or auditors for IT-supported business processes
• Maintains IT process workflows, policies and procedures, and documentation for application lifecycle management
• Identifies and implements IT process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency gains
• Drives measurable cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk reduction through process improvements; proposes and manages IT process improvement budgets
• Develops and tracks KPIs for business process performance; reports performance to IT and business leadership; tracks IT project deliverables, timelines, and risks
• Assists with planning, testing, and deployment of business applications
• Configures and maintains system components; ensures IT infrastructure compatibility
• Coordinates with infrastructure, database, and security teams to meet technical requirements
• Supports integration activities and troubleshoot issues during and after rollout
• Provides Tier 1 / Tier 2 application support during implementation and post go-live phases
• Conducts User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination; tracks issues; ensures timely resolution
• Validates system data accuracy and functionality against business requirements
• Develops training materials, user guides, and technical documentation to support system adoption
• Supports system upgrades, patches, and migrations as needed
• Stays current with new technologies; recommends improvements; implements as appropriate
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times; participates in and / or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate

Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Experience & KSA’s Required

Education Requirement

Competencies

All Company Core Competencies

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 100°ree;+ and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0°ree; in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, including long distances, sit, stand, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders / tanks / towers up to 200’ in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee will occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee could be required to travel by air, rail, bus, car, or other mode of land transportation.