Kahua Automation Specialist

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a remote Kahua Automation Specialist position in Aiken, SC.

Pay: $58-$65/hr

Location: Aiken, SC (Onsite)

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Candidates must have experience in the development and deployment of complex workflows for large projects and an accredited four-year degree or equivalent experience (nine years if non‑degreed). Applicants without experience supporting workflow development software (e.g., Kahua) or unable to demonstrate five years of work‑related experience in IT systems analysis, design, or enterprise application development will not be considered.

As a Kahua Automation Specialist, you will play a key role in designing, testing, and deploying enterprise‑level workflow systems that directly support the client’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) operations. Your contributions will help optimize project delivery and enhance operational efficiencies through automation and custom software solutions.

• Develop and support the Kahua EPC workflow system through systems analysis, design, and coding.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align software solutions with business objectives.
• Lead and coordinate project status meetings, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Assist in software testing, documentation, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain project documentation, coding standards, and user manuals.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams to identify process improvements and develop optimized solutions.
• Promote DE&I principles across team interactions.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity standards, and IT policies.
• May be required to travel for business‑related needs.

• Guide strategy and client relationships.
• Document customer requirements and collaborate with application owners.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and resource coordination.
• Analyze complex systems and recommend cost‑effective solutions.
• Support software/hardware deployment and special projects as required.

• Accredited 4‑year degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant work experience, or a total of 9 years of directly related experience if non‑degreed.
• Strong technical knowledge in IT systems development, workflow automation, and enterprise software.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage detail‑oriented tasks in a time‑sensitive environment.

• Familiarity with Kahua or similar EPC workflow systems.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in enterprise application development.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and tools.

• Accredited bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of five (5) years in systems analysis, design, or software development related to workflow automation.

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best‑in‑class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission‑critical objectives. For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward‑thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering.

Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.