Position:  PI Historian System Specialist

Resume Due Date: Friday, July 25, 2025 (5:00PM EST)                 Number of Vacancies: 1

Level:  MP4

Duration:  12 Months

Hours of work:  35

Location: 100% Remote

Job Overview

Deployment & Infrastructure Configuration

• Support site infrastructure setup across control centers. This includes:
• Supporting middleware installation and configuration to enable data transfer to the historian.
• Coordinating with local SPOCs to ensure communication pathways are established.
• Overseeing Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with technical SPOCs at sites that have completed implementation

Data Management & System Integration Assignments include:

• Verifying historical data loads into the new Pl Historian.
• Establishing and documenting baseline tag and asset hierarchies.
• Supporting integration with upstream data sources and ensuring PROD Pl data connections are tested and signed off by LOBs

Governance & Documentation The specialist is responsible for:

• Completing governance deliverables such as the Solution Design Description (SDD) and Project Management Plan (PMP).
• Supporting workflow submissions and ensuring alignment with OPG governance standards

Training & Enablement

• A key assignment is finalizing and delivering training plans for both admin and general end users. This includes:
• Developing training content aligned with the new Pl system capabilities.
• Supporting governance and user enablement through structured rollout plans

Roadmap Execution & Strategic Alignment

• The Pl Historian specialist contributes to broader strategic initiatives, including:
• Executing the Pl Roadmap phases: from foundational data cleanup to enterprise-wide integration and advanced analytics.
• Supporting integration with other platforms.

Data Modeling and Visualization

• Build and manage Asset Framework structures, templates, and dashboards for end-users

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3-5 years of hands on experience with the Pl System (AF, Pl Vision, Pl Interfaces, Pl Integrators).
• Experience working in an industrial environment (power generation, oil & gas, mining, manufacturing, or utilities) is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of OSlsofUAVEVA Pl System architecture, including AF, Pl Vision, Pl Interfaces, and Pl Connectors. Proficiency in Pl System Administration, data modeling, and system optimization.
• Ability to develop custom dashboards and analytics using Pl Vision and Pl AF.
• Skilled in scripting and programming (PowerShell, Python, .NET/C#) for automation and integration. Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) and REST APls.
• Understanding of SCADA/DCS environments and OPC protocols.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with an attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to train staff and create user friendly guides. Self motivated, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on working across engineering, operations, and IT teams.

Additional Assets

• OSlsoft or AVEVA Pl System certification(s).
• Experience in digital transformation, data analytics, or Operational Intelligence. Understanding of operational technology (OT) environments and cybersecurity best practices.