Technical Support Engineer chez Irth Solutions

Join our team to drive reliability by resolving critical support issues for pipeline operations.

We are looking to fill a full-time hybrid Technical Support Engineer. Working as part of the Irth team on cutting-edge data management and data analytics technology, the successful candidate will collaborate with our engineers and customers in our mission to deliver best in class solutions for the oil & gas industry. 

The ideal candidate has significant experience with pipeline integrity data systems such as Inline Inspection (ILI), PODS and other GIS platforms (APDM, UPDM), corrosion & CP databases, field NDE data, and in-house integrity data management systems. If you have experience working in analysis of pipeline integrity datasets, we would like to hear from you. 

Requirements

Responsibilities  

Advanced Technical Support: 

• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and technical issues via phone, email, or conference calls. 

• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex software problems. 

• Provide solutions and workarounds for technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to customer operations. 

• Escalate unresolved issues to higher-level support or specialized teams when necessary. 

Customer Engagement and Communication: 

• Maintain clear and effective communication with customers to understand their technical needs and issues. 

• Provide timely updates and follow-ups to customers regarding the status of their issues. 

• Document customer interactions, issues, and resolutions for future reference. 

• Develop and maintain technical documentation and user guides. 

Collaboration and Team Support: 

• Work closely with other technical support engineers and IT teams to resolve complex issues. 

• Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify and resolve software bugs and improve product quality. 

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of support processes and procedures. 

Training and Knowledge Sharing: 

• Train and mentor other technical support staff. 

• Share knowledge and best practices with the support team to enhance overall technical expertise. 

Qualifications 

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in technical support, IT support, or a pipeline integrity technical support related role, with experience engaging with customer engineers and senior management. 

• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues. 

• Familiarity with ILI data, PODS, and related pipeline integrity data as well as the challenges inherent in modelling and analysis of these datasets 

• Familiarity with pipeline integrity business processes is preferred 

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux). 

• SQL database knowledge – writing queries, troubleshooting, data analysis, performance issues, understanding & interpreting data, etc. 

• Significant experience with database technologies such as SQL Server / Azure SQL, Oracle, stored procedures, indexing strategy and performance optimization 

• Experience with tools like Azure DevOps and Ticket management systems 

• In-depth knowledge of software applications. 

• Experience with remote support tools and help desk software. 

• Bonus: Experience with Azure Application Insights logs, interpreting Exception messages from .NET Framework, stack traces 

Soft Skills: 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions: 

• Ability to sit at a desk and computer screen 90% of the shift and answer/talk on the phone. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, if required ability to work On Call rotation (weeklong rotation) 

• May require working under pressure during system outages or critical issues. 

Benefits

• Join a dynamic, growing company that is well respected in its industry.
• Competitive salary
• Health plans options including medical, dental, & vision
• 401k (US), RSP (Canada) + company match 
• Flexible PTO policy plus company-paid holidays 
• Benefits options such as health insurance, life insurance, discounts and perks programs
• Generous “work from home” stipend to get you started
• Team events including monthly lunches for everyone, volunteer outings, and quarterly gatherings
• Hybrid employees have access to snacks, beverages and coffee at our Columbus, Ohio office