Senior System Administrator, EH&S
About the Role
Howmet Aerospace Inc.’s Corporate EHS organization has an immediate opening for a Senior System Administrator. This position is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of on-premises and cloud-based EHS applications. These applications support EHS professionals worldwide in incident reporting, environmental data collection, industrial hygiene data storage, and task scheduling. The system administrator ensures these applications are functional and serves as the main contact for questions, issues, or suggestions regarding EHS applications and systems. This role reports to the EHS Systems Manager, is part of a small Corporate EHS team, and closely interacts with internal customers at the Corporate, Business Unit (BU), and location levels.
Responsibilities
- Business and Process Analysis:
- Discovery and documentation of business requirements through interviews, workshops, and process analysis.
- Translate business needs into clear functional specifications aligned with system capabilities.
- Analyze and document current-state and future-state EHS business processes.
- Systems and Technical Analysis:
- Convert business requirements into detailed technical specifications for development and configuration teams.
- Analyze system capabilities, data flows, integrations, and dependencies to ensure solution feasibility and scalability.
- Support Oracle-based systems through data analysis, SQL querying, and PL/SQL development.
- Ensure data accuracy, performance, and sustainability across EHS applications.
- Collaboration & Delivery:
- Maintain clear, organized documentation to support knowledge transfer and long-term system sustainability.
- Serve as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with developers, architects, and business users to support successful implementation.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Minimum five (5) years of combined experience in business analysis, system analysis, or a similar technical/functional hybrid role.
- Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Working knowledge of relational database concepts, data modeling, and SQL performance tuning.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performing both business analysis and system analysis functions in a technical environment.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, QA, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in fast-paced or evolving environments.
- Experience with Oracle databases, including writing and optimizing PL/SQL queries.
- Experience with Microsoft platforms: PowerBI for dashboards, analytics, and EHS reporting; Power Apps; Power Automate; and SharePoint.
- Experience supporting or implementing EHS systems (Essentials On-Prem/SpheraCloud, Cority, Occupational Health Medicine (OHM), SiteHawk Chemical Management System).
- Experience coordinating end-to-end project activities, including scope definition, requirements planning, scheduling, and resource alignment.
Benefits
- Generous 401k retirement plan.
- Medical insurance.
- Free access to additional resources such as Employee Assistance Program’s counseling, legal consulting, childcare, and convenience services.
- Diversity Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments.
- Ongoing opportunities to participate in Learning & Development programs.
- Hybrid work schedule promoting collaboration and flexibility.
- Onsite cafeteria options with a terrace overlooking the city, direct access to the Riverwalk, and proximity to PNC Park.
Pay
Base salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 (actual compensation subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, and skillset).
About Us
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. With $8.3 billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world.