Aveva / OSI PI Administrator

Hemlock Semiconductor•Hemlock, MI

1d•$116,781 - $160,573•Onsite

About The Position

The AVEVA/OSIsoft PI Administrator supports, maintains, and manages the life cycle of key manufacturing systems, specifically the AVEVA/OSIsoft PI suite of applications. The role serves as a subject matter expert for these technologies and supports manufacturing operations through system administration, process data collection, application and server management, development, end-user support, training, and continuous improvement. This is a full-time, in-person position at Hemlock Semiconductor’s facility in Hemlock, Michigan. The administrator works with PI system components and related tools, including the Data Archive, tags, interfaces, connectors, adapters, Asset Framework, calculation engines and analytics, AVEVA Connect, PI Vision, DataLink, PI Web APIs, AF SDK, PI SQL, OLEDB, PI Manual Logger, and Mobile Operator Rounds (IntelaTrac). The position also involves .NET development, Windows server management, process documentation, and preparing and delivering training for end users. Additional duties may include support for Sigmafine (PIMSoft), mass-balance and chemical-process models, laboratory systems such as Thermo SampleManager LIMS, and Agilent OpenLab chromatography. The role collaborates with business stakeholders, IT teams, consultants, and support partners, and contributes to operational excellence, governance, user enablement, and the adoption of technology and process improvements. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. The stated salary range is $116,781–$160,573, assuming full-time status. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance, disability benefits, and PTO; benefits depend on hours worked.

Requirements

Five to ten years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment working with process control systems and historians.
Experience with OPC DA, HDA, and UA standard protocols.
Hands-on experience with AVEVA/OSIsoft PI suite products, including Data Archive, tag management, PI interfaces/connectors/adapters, PI ACE, Edict, Asset Framework and Analytics, AVEVA Connect/PI Cloud Connect, PI Vision, PI DataLink, PI Manual Logger, PI Web API, AF SDK, PI SQL, OLEDB, and IntelaTrac.
Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
Experience with .NET development in Visual Studio using VB.NET and/or C#.
Experience writing ANSI SQL queries.
Strong foundation in Windows server and software management.
Strong understanding of network architectures and topologies, including firewalls.
Experience developing end-user training materials and delivering training for groups of up to 20 participants.
Strong business-facing communication skills and ability to act as a liaison among business stakeholders, IT teams, external consultants, and support partners.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 tools, Microsoft Copilot, process documentation tools, and user training.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
At least five years of experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines, including technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management, or operations.
Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.
Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends and their practical application to evolving business and operating models.
Understanding of agile methods and processes, and ability to advise agile project teams on opportunities, impacts, and risks while considering technical and architectural debt.
Analytical, solution-oriented problem-solving ability; strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; collaborative approach; commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, governance, and user enablement; and ability to train, mentor, and support change.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the chemicals or process manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Administer, support, maintain, and manage the life cycle of AVEVA/OSIsoft PI manufacturing systems.
Maintain PI tags and support process data collection through PI interfaces, connectors, and adapters.
Upgrade components in the PI suite of products.
Develop and manage Asset Frameworks and work with calculation engines, including ACE, Edict, and AF Analytics.
Manage data using AVEVA Connect.
Develop displays and analytics using PI Vision and/or DataLink.
Develop using PI Web APIs, AF SDK, PI SQL, and OLEDB.
Perform .NET development with Visual Studio using VB.NET and/or C#, and write ANSI SQL queries.
Support PI Manual Logger and Mobile Operator Rounds (IntelaTrac).
Manage Windows servers, including installation, upgrades, and software support.
Prepare PI systems training materials and deliver end-user training.
Provide Sigmafine (PIMSoft) support, including work involving mass balances, chemical processes, and model construction and maintenance.
Support laboratory systems, including Thermo SampleManager LIMS and Agilent OpenLab chromatography.
Troubleshoot technical issues and liaise with business stakeholders, IT teams, external consultants, and support partners.
Support continuous improvement, operational excellence, governance, user enablement, and adoption of technologies and processes.