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West Advanced Technologies

Mainframe Operator

Downey, CA · On-site

$50.75 - $65/hr

IBM, Z/OS, CICS, NATURAL/SUPERNAT, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, ACF2, ENTIREX, SMP/E, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, CA SPOOL, JCL, CONTROL-M, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, IMS DB/DC, VTAM, TCPIP, NETVIEW, HMC/HOD/IODF, Tivoli ...

MW Industries

Machinist I- Header Operator

Anaheim, CA · On-site

Loads coils onto spool rack. * Train and mentor lower level less experienced operators. * Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS and ABILITIES Strong mechanical aptitude. Detailed oriented. Strong ...

MW Industries

Machinist I- Header Operator

Anaheim, CA · On-site

Loads coils onto spool rack. * Train and mentor lower level less experienced operators. * Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS and ABILITIES Strong mechanical aptitude. Detailed oriented. Strong ...

CivicMinds, Inc.

CAD Drafter / Designer

Corona, CA · On-site

$23.25 - $31.25/hr

Develop pipe spool drawings for ASME and API process piping applications. * Generate instrument lists and documentation for fabrication and procurement packages. * Revise and maintain engineering ...

Ferguson Enterprises Inc.

Welder

Tracy, CA · On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

Perform specialty welding tasks; spool pieces, flanges, etc. * Inspects work for defects, dimensions, alignment, end preparations, and seam splits in pipe * Maintain a clean and safe welding station ...

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Mainframe Operator

Downey, CA • On-site

West Advanced Technologies
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 1 - 10 employees
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$50.75 - $65/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position: Mainframe Operator
Location: Downey, CA
Duration: 12 months
Description:
The Information Technology Mainframe Operator works under the direction of an Information Technology Systems Operations Supervisor who manages and oversees all aspects of work for the IBM mainframe systems. The Information Technology Mainframe Operator starts and stops system tasks, monitors the system consoles for unusual conditions, and works with the system programming and production control staff to ensure the health and normal operation of the systems. The Information Technology Mainframe Operator is also responsible for starting and stopping the major subsystems, such as transaction processing systems, database systems, and the operating system itself. These "restart operations" include performing an orderly shutdown and startup of the system and its workloads when it is required. The Information Technology Mainframe Operator communicates with system programmers, who assist the operator in determining the proper course of action, and with the production control analyst, who works with the operator to make sure that production workloads are completing properly.
Skills Required:
The Information Technology Mainframe Operator will possess knowledge in decision making; organizational awareness; problem solving; oral communication and writing skills. The following technology skill sets are required to perform in this classification: IBM, Z/OS, CICS, NATURAL/SUPERNAT, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, ACF2, ENTIREX, SMP/E, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, CA SPOOL, JCL, CONTROL-M, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, IMS DB/DC, VTAM, TCPIP, NETVIEW, HMC/HOD/IODF, Tivoli, MVM, JES2, ESF, Linux, Unix, p-Series, z-Series, & VTS.
Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a mainframe operator, with at least two (2) years of that experience in operating and administering IBM System p-Series/z-Series platform. In addition, one (1) year of experience of operating on automation of system monitoring and maintenance procedures and experience in ITM System Monitoring or similar role.
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related and/or equivalent in mainframe operations field.
Skills/Exp Preferred:
1. Unix scripting
2. PL/SQL
3. Bash scripting
4. Automation
5. Operation System: AIX
6. Cobol
Regards,
Sangeetha
West Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Serving government agencies for 22 Years
E: sangeetha.p@wati.com, D: 279 895 6797
www.wati.com

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