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Maintec Technologies

Mainframe System Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$62.75 - $79.75/hr

... other mainframe products * Considered to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in regard to the ... Maintain change control practices and procedures for mainframe changes. * 7+ years of hands-on ...

Kyndryl

Mainframe Job Scheduling Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

Required : • 5+ years of experience in mainframe batch scheduling / production control • Proven experience handling critical batch cycles in enterprise environments • Strong hands-on experience ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Mainframe Software Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$91K - $146K/yr

Experience working with CA 1 Flexible Storage, Vtape, DASD Storage Management, DFSMS, Allocate, DFShsm, DFSrmm and/or other mainframe storage products and systems is a plus. * Source control systems ...

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How much do mainframe production control jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe production control in the United States is $54.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone in a Mainframe Production Control role?

In a Mainframe Production Control position, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring and managing batch jobs, ensuring all scheduled processes run as planned, troubleshooting job failures, and escalating technical issues to the appropriate teams. You may also maintain system logs, review production schedules, and implement changes to optimize workflows. Collaboration with application development, operations, and support teams is common to ensure production stability and timely issue resolution. Staying vigilant and proactive is important, as you'll play a direct role in maintaining the reliability and performance of critical business systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mainframe Production Control position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Production Control professional, you need knowledge of mainframe operating systems, job scheduling, batch processing, and problem determination, often supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with tools like IBM z/OS, JCL (Job Control Language), CA-7, Control-M, and related automation utilities is typically required, and certifications in mainframe technologies can be advantageous. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize under pressure are essential soft skills. These attributes are vital for ensuring smooth batch processing cycles, minimizing downtime, and supporting mission-critical business operations.

What is a Mainframe Production Control job?

A Mainframe Production Control job involves managing and monitoring batch processing and production schedules on mainframe systems. Responsibilities include scheduling jobs, troubleshooting failures, ensuring timely execution, and coordinating with various teams to resolve issues. This role requires knowledge of job scheduling tools like CA-7 or Control-M, JCL (Job Control Language), and system utilities. The primary goal is to ensure smooth and efficient operation of business-critical applications running on the mainframe.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Production Control job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 59% Part Time, 8% Temporary, 17% Contract, and 8% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,558 per year, or $54.1 per hour.
Production Control Supervisor-(Night)

Production Control Supervisor-(Night)

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Urbandale, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway Energy rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Provide functional support in the enterprise operations center, during overnight shift, which provides advanced infrastructure support of Windows, Unix and mainframe servers, databases, applications, hardware and software, telecommunications, peripherals, and data center environments. Responsible for the identification and resolution of service-level problems and mission-critical tasks, by helping to resolve technical problems, for complex IT systems. Understands organizations' strategic goals and contributes expertise in future planning activities.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree. 

A minimum of two years additional directly related technical experience is required.) 

Six years of experience in the IT field, including technical support of IT systems.

Must be available to work an overnight shift aligned to location:

  • Central Time: 12:00 AM - 8:30 AM (starting Monday)
  • Pacific Time: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (starting Sunday evening)

Advanced-level knowledge of client/server, mainframe z/OS operating system and subsystems, applications environments, automated scheduling software and monitoring systems. 

Proven ability to identify conflicts and facilitate resolution. 

Experience in risk and production management in the operations environment. Ability to lead the work of others. 

Superior organizational skills and excellent communication abilities. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Availability to work any shift including holidays in a 7/24 work environment.

Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives. Under direction from management, works at an advanced level of all enterprise operations phases; client/server (physical and virtual servers), mainframe, networking, telecommunications, using independent judgment in matters of significance and technical complexity. 

Provide effective first, second and third-tier problem recognition, to ensure continuous, uninterrupted service, through troubleshooting, isolation, resolution and self-directed analysis to restore service affecting IT infrastructure. 

Manage, schedule, report and troubleshoot batch processing jobs utilizing automated scheduling software in mainframe and open systems environments. 

Create, and maintain job definitions, interrelationships and calendars. Investigate and work closely with applications and/or technical support staff, in the event, error conditions require corrective actions to be taken. 

Evaluate, recommend and implement automation and scheduling solutions to meet stakeholder needs. 

Assist in handling business and IT related emergencies. Provide services for disaster recovery, data restoration and Windows server decommissioning and hardware replacement. 

Develop and maintain operational documentation. Interact with internal and external technical support staff including developers, technicians, managers, vendors and carriers when necessary to work on affected hardware, software and associated peripheral devices including voice and data circuits. 

Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations. 

Provide input into team employee performance reviews. 

Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution. Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

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