Executive – Application Development & Administration

Job description / Role

1. The work is a combination of Applications Administration, Database Administration ,Application Development and Reports Development.
2. Regular - Performance monitoring, reporting and tuning of assigned applications and related databases.
3. Maintain updated technical documentation of assigned applications and related databases.
4. Ensure 99.7% uptime of production applications and related databases.
5. Provide second level support to applications users.
6. Establishes physical database parameters.
7. Calculates optimum values for database parameters such as amount of computer memory to be used by database.
8. In accordance with authorized instruction:
a. Specifies user access level for each segment of one or more data items such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data.
b. Specifies which users can access databases and what data can be accessed by user.
9. Tests and corrects errors, and refines changes to assigned applications & databases in consultation with super users and vendor support.
10. Enters codes to create production databases.
11. Selects and enters codes of utility program to monitor database performance such as distribution of records and amount of available memory etc.
12. Trains end users in correct use of software applications.
13. Answers user questions related to assigned applications.
14. Confers with co-workers to determine impact of applications or database changes on other systems
15. Modifies database programs to increase processing performance.

Requirements

1. Education: Requires a college degree in computer science or related discipline.

2. Experience: Requires three to five years of general application & database management experience, preferably with Navis TOS, ERP or related business systems experience in mid to large sized private organization.

3. Specialized Knowledge:

a. Requires a complete and thorough understanding of applications & database management as it relates specifically to TOS and ERP systems.
b. Requires a fundamental understanding of Terminal Operations, HR, financial and inventory control principles.
c. Requires demonstrated knowledge of Oracle and UNIX platforms, SQL, and Windows operating systems, with hands-on applications experience. Requires demonstrated proficiency with Oracle’s internal mechanisms, SQL, and backup/recovery techniques.
d. Requires demonstrated knowledge of PC hardware and software systems.
e. Requires comprehensive understanding of Oracle’s database products. This will include how to setup, maintain and troubleshoot Oracle databases.
f. Requires demonstrated ability and knowledge to troubleshoot a wide variety of applications and database management problems as they arise in the workplace.

4. Skills:

a. Prefer certifications in UNIX and ORACLE Certified Professional (OCPDBA).
b. Must have the ability to solve problems of high complexity.
c. Must be multi-task oriented with proven ability to manage several active projects simultaneously.
d. Must be detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
e. Due to access to company sensitive information, must be able to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
f. Must be able to anticipate internal client needs and maintain good working relationships with users and management.
g. Requires proficiency in various software applications and programs.
h. Requires ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written. Arabic language skills helpful, especially in training others.
i. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About the Company

Port of Salalah is a world class transshipment hub in the West Central Asia Region. Situated right at the major East-West shipping lanes, Salalah enjoys an attractive strategic location in the heart of the Indian Ocean Rim and caters to some of the world’s largest ocean going vessels.

Every port in the world has to keep pace with fewer but much larger shipping lines and the concentration of cargo into bigger vessels that are able to utilize just a few key hub ports.

Whilst the adage in transshipment “location, location, location” still holds true, it takes a port with location, technology, innovation, productivity and a dynamic management to succeed today.

Expansions continue and with focus on growth, innovation and commitment to our customers, the Port of Salalah is prepared for the future