Aveeva PI - Support Analyst

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• AVEVA OSI PI Historian, PI SMT, PI AF, PI ICU, PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision, PI DataLink, PI Event Frames, PI Notifications, PI Integrator for Business Analytics

Roles & Responsibilities

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled OSI/Aveva PI Support Engineer responsible for delivering technical support to business users to ensure the smooth operation.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain AVEVA PI System architecture including PI Data Archive, PI AF (Asset Framework), and PI Vision.

• Configure and manage PI Interfaces and Connectors for data ingestion from PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.
• Develop and maintain PI AF databases, templates, and asset hierarchies.
• Build and optimize PI Vision dashboards for real-time monitoring and reporting.
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and troubleshoot data flow issues.
• Integrate PI System with enterprise systems (ERP, MES, Azure cloud platforms).
• Monitor system performance ensuring high availability, security, and reliability.
• Support PI system upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Develop custom solutions using PI SDK, AF SDK, PI Web API, SQL, and .NET technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, OT, and operations teams.

Support Responsibilities (30%)

• The Administrator focuses on infrastructure health, server management, security, and baseline configurations
• System Maintenance: Monitor PI Data Archive and PI Asset Framework (AF) servers to ensure maximum uptime and data continuity
• Security & Access Control: Establish data security standards, manage user permissions, and ensure safe data flow across OT (Operational Technology) and IT networks
• Interface Management: Install, tune, and configure PI Interfaces and Connectors (such as OPC DA/UA, Modbus, or SCADA) to aggregate field data
• Support system upgrades, patches, testing, and validation activities.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in design, implement, and maintain AVEVA PI System architecture including PI Data Archive, PI AF (Asset Framework), and PI Vision.
• Experience acting as a technical lead, supervising junior system analysts, managing contractor deliverables, and reviewing architecture plans.
• AVEVA/OSIsoft Accreditations (e.g., PI System Infrastructure Administrator, PI System Development, or PI Asset Framework Specialist).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in regulated environments (GxP, Pharma, Biotech).
• Knowledge of Aveva PI suite
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.