Energy Portfolio Applications Associate Analyst - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

SALARY RANGE: $69,100.00 - $95,050.00

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Assist with the configuration, installation and support of Energy applications hardware and software systems. Participates with Members / Retail Divisions to improve adoption, utilization, and user training to achieve maximum benefit of Energy technologies.

Applications include Wireless Energy Business Solution (wEBS), Tank Monitors, Tank Spotter, Agvance modules, and others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as a customer representative to Members / Retail Divisions ensuring their Energy applications result in successful business operations and positive user experience.

Assist with the adoption of the software capabilities, features, and best practices to operations, accounting, and administrative staff at Members / Retail Divisions to improve overall utilization of Energy applications.

Provides guidance, training, and assistance to end users, IT Applications Support, IT Portfolio, and select GROWMARK employees to ensure users receive support that exceeds their expectations.

Assist with testing and implementation of Energy applications and ensures their accurate interface with other applications.

Develops, maintains, and distributes documentation and manuals to users on Energy applications and hardware.

Recommends ways to enhance Energy applications to provide industry best practices and be user friendly.

Assist with the evaluation of new Energy applications and hardware to be offered to customers.

Understanding of Energy application’s hardware and software systems and how they interface with other platforms.

Acts as a liaison with third party software vendors.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides evening and weekend on-call support functions as part of a team rotation.

Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, business administration, or 4 years of related experience to demonstrate working knowledge to provide application support and recommendations to Energy business areas.

Understanding and experience with computer services-related areas including software and hardware design and integration.

Demonstrate diagnostic, problem-solving, analytical, planning, organization and project management skills and the ability to read and interpret technical material.

Basic skills in SQL scripting and database manipulation required. Basic IP Networking skills required.

Ability to provide technical support and training to new and existing users.

Ability to effectively communicate with business and technology stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and in team-oriented environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead presentations, webinars, and training classes.

Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight as necessary.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and passport.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. 

At GROWMARK, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.