PI Aveva Project Support

nxzen; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks an experienced AVEVA PI Engineer to implement and maintain AVEVA PI systems for real-time data management. The role demands strong knowledge of PI Data Archive, along with experience in related tools. With a flexible hybrid working model, employees can balance their work and personal commitments effectively. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and has hands-on experience with AVEVA PI System and industrial protocols. Join our team and contribute to operational excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Supportive office environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential.
• Hands-on experience with AVEVA PI System is required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial protocols (OPC, Modbus, MQTT) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain AVEVA PI Server and components.
• Develop PI tags and manage data flows from DCS, PLC, and SCADA.
• Implement PI Asset Framework (AF) for data modeling.

Skills

Hands-on experience with AVEVA PI System

Strong knowledge of PI Data Archive

Excellent problem-solving skills

Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

PI Vision

PI AF

PI Interfaces

Job description

The role

The AVEVA PI Engineer will be responsible for implementing, configuring, and maintaining AVEVA PI systems to support real-time data collection, storage, and visualization for industrial operations. This role involves working closely with operations, IT, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of PI infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain AVEVA PI Server and related components.
• Develop and manage PI tags, interfaces, and data flows from various sources (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
• Implement PI Asset Framework (AF) and Event Frames for structured data modeling.
• Create and maintain PI Vision dashboards and reports for operational insights.
• Troubleshoot PI system issues and ensure high availability and data integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver PI-based solutions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data governance standards.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience with AVEVA PI System (formerly OSIsoft PI).
• Strong knowledge of PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, and PI Interfaces.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (OPC, Modbus, MQTT).
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Nxzen is a diverse organisation and understands everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility in working from home for up to two days per week, once you have settled in to your role, with three days per week working with the team in our bright open plan offices in Solihull.