OSI Soft PI Historian Analyst

9NEXUS Limited; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

9NEXUS Limited is seeking an experienced Industrial IT/OT specialist to provide L2/L3 support for PI System components, monitor performance and troubleshoot across PLC, DCS, SCADA and MES environments.

You will manage incidents, perform root cause analysis, plan patches and upgrades, and lead disaster recovery efforts while ensuring compliance with GxP, CSV and change control requirements.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in Industrial Historian/IT-OT or Automation support.
• 6+ years hands-on OSIsoft PI System experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in PI Data Archive, AF, PI Vision and PI Interfaces/Connectors.
• Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, MES, Windows Server and network issues.
• Experience in incident, change, release, backup/restore and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide L2/L3 support for PI Data Archive, AF, PI Vision and PI Interfaces/Connectors.
• Monitor system performance, data collection, availability and troubleshoot across PLC/DCS/SCADA/MES.
• Manage incidents, RCA, problem resolution, patches, upgrades and backups.
• Support compliance activities: GxP, CSV, change controls, CAPA, audits.
• Coordinate testing, deployments, documentation and operational improvements with stakeholders.

Skills

L2/L3 support

Incident management

Disaster recovery planning

GxP/compliance knowledge

Manufacturing IT/OT

Tools

OSIsoft PI System

PI Data Archive

PI AF

PI Vision

OPC/SCADA troubleshooting

Job description

• Provide L2/L3 support for PI Data Archive, Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision, and PI Interfaces/Connectors.
• Monitor system performance, data collection, and availability; troubleshoot issues across PLC, DCS, SCADA, OPC, and MES.
• Manage incidents, root cause analysis (RCA), problem resolution, patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Support GxP, CSV, change controls, CAPA, periodic reviews, audits, and access management.
• Coordinate requirements, testing, deployments, documentation, and operational improvements with Manufacturing, Automation/OT, Quality, IT, and vendors.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8 - 12 years of experience in Industrial Historian, Manufacturing IT/OT, or Automation support.
• 6+ years of hands‑on OSIsoft PI / AVEVA PI System experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in PI Data Archive, AF, PI Vision, and PI Interfaces/Connectors.
• Knowledge of OPC, PLC, DCS, SCADA, MES, Windows Server, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience in incident, change, release, backup/restore, and disaster recovery management.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience and knowledge of GxP, CSV, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5, and ALCOA+ are desirable.