Business Analyst (Volumetric Accounting)
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locations: Houston, TX
time type: Full time
posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago
job requisition id: R0012256
Job Type: Regular
Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing, and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage, and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada.
We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
Plains is looking to fill the role of an information technology Business Analyst for our Commercial accounting and terminal systems at the Houston corporate office. The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of technology projects, application changes, and services in the commercial accounting and terminals business area. Primary focus will be for custom applications supporting the monthly shipper nominations/invoicing, measurements/tickets, meter proving’s, and volumetric accounting business activities.
This role will span many aspects of the software development life cycle including process modeling, requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment, and support. The successful candidate will have exceptional business analytical skills, a track record of effective communication, a passion for understanding the technology, and proven hands-on experience in solution delivery and support.
They are responsible for working directly with the business to gather requirements, present opportunities, and test support against delivered solutions. A demonstrated knowledge of Midstream Commercial and Pipeline Accounting business and systems is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Business Management
- Translate business requests and capabilities into product user stories, features, and epics.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key business and technology stakeholders.
- Facilitate and drive alignment among key stakeholders.
- Feed requirements and improvements to enable adaptive governance to make frequent and dynamic prioritization decisions.
- Demonstrate ownership of the IS brand and positively represent that brand even during challenging phases.
Delivery Management
- Create, refine, and prioritize user stories, features, epics, and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate Requirement Gathering Sessions.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather business and functional requirements.
- Partner with Technical Advisor(s) and Architect(s) to develop technical requirements.
- Partner with Subject Matter Experts to document as-is processes and to-be processes.
- Liaison between business users and the development team.
- Craft documentation to support business processes and key business rules.
- Identify risks and work with team leadership to mitigate them.
- Document test cases based on user story acceptance criteria.
- Support User Acceptance Testing by developing test plans, test cases, and test data.
- Participate in the sustainment activities and major initiatives.
- Manage enhancement requests related to the portfolio, adhering to the Plains Change Management Process.
- Develop a Support Plan and facilitate the transition to support by assisting in the development of training and support materials for the business users.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, and ability to build relationships across business and IS functions.
- Strong business acumen and analysis skills with hands-on knowledge of:
- Process mapping using appropriate tools such as Visio, Axure prototyping.
- Requirements management using tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Testing using tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Business Administration, Computer Science, or relevant practical experience preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in business analysis and/or operational technology.
- Knowledge of midstream commercial and pipeline accounting systems for Crude is an asset.
- Thorough understanding of business requirements gathering and agile techniques and methods.
- Hands-on SQL and Azure Dev Ops experience is an asset.
- Exposure to PowerBuilder and Oracle technology is an asset.
- CBAP certification is recommended, but not required.
- Agile Certifications such as Scrum or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) are recommended, but not required.
- Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
- Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing.
At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy, and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.
Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use, and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.
About Us:
At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and NGL transportation and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders.
Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team. These values include:
Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our operations and business in a manner that is safe for employees, contractors, and the environment.
Ethics and Integrity: In our dealings within and outside of the company, we do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics, and integrity.
Accountability: In conducting our business, we are accountable to each other, our investors, our customers, and our other stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.
Respect and Fairness: We treat each other and our stakeholders fairly and with respect.
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