Data Historian

C40 Cities; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban initiative in Gauteng is looking for a Senior Specialist IM Data Historian Support to manage historical data effectively. The role focuses on optimizing data historian systems and ensuring seamless integration with IT systems. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and 5-7 years of experience, preferably within the mining sector. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to promote a high-performing culture while ensuring compliance and security in data management.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in historian solution support models.
• Experience in minerals processing is preferred.
• Proficiency in business analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize data historian systems for accuracy.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure seamless system integration.
• Provide user support and maintain data security.

Skills

OSIsoft PI systems

SQL databases

Data Analysis

Business analysis

Scripting languages (Java, C++, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Engineering or IM discipline

Tools

PowerBI

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

My Client is seeking a Senior Specialist IM Data Historian Support position to ensure effective management and utilization of historical data. The role involves supporting data historian systems, optimizing system performance, maintaining data integrity, and enabling strategic decision-making through actionable insights. This position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operations, security, and integration of data historian systems with other IM systems.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Promote and uphold safety principles to ensure zero harm and eliminate fatalities.
• Performance & Delivery:
  • Maintain and optimize data historian systems for accuracy and efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot issues promptly and ensure seamless system integration with other IT systems.
  • Provide user support, maintain data security, and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Manage third-party vendors and oversee project plans for effective delivery.
• People & Teams: Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with company values while promoting diversity and continuous improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal and external regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate qualification (Bachelor’s degree/Diploma) in Engineering or IM discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• 5–7 years of experience in historian solution support models, OSIsoft PI systems, SQL databases, reporting applications (e.g., PowerBI), and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience in minerals processing (concentrating, smelting, refining) preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of IM systems, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and mining value chain systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Java, C++, Python) and relational databases (SSIS/SSRS).

Other Requirements

• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license.
• Medical certificate of fitness may be required along with occasional travel needs.

About the job

• Contract Type: Perm
• Focus: Data Analysis Warehousing
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: Gauteng
• Specialism: Technology & Digital
• Industry: Mining
• Salary: Negotiable