25-121 PI Historian System Specialist

Morson; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a PI Historian System Specialist for a 12-month contract role. This position involves remote work and focuses on deployment and system integration of the PI Historian. Key qualifications include a technical degree and experience with the PI System. Ideal candidates will have scripting skills and an understanding of industrial environments. Salary ranges from $60 to $90 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with the PI System.
• Experience working in an industrial environment is an asset.
• Strong understanding of OSI's OI and AVEVA PI System architecture.

Responsibilities

• Support site infrastructure setup across control centers.
• Verify historical data loads into the new PI Historian.
• Complete governance deliverables such as Solution Design Description.

Skills

Computer Science

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

PowerShell

C#

SQL Server

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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 OSI's of UAVEVA 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 / C#) for automation and integration. Experience with relational databases (e.g. SQL Server) and REST APIs.
• 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

• OSiSoft 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.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Computer Science,Active Directory,Clearance,Facility,HVAC,Linux,Project Management,Troubleshoot,Desktop,Control Systems,Management System,Setup,hardware,Data Analysis,Technical Support

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 60 - 90