Senior PI Analyst
Spring, TX (Onsite)
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior PI Analyst to join our team. The Senior PI Analyst is responsible for driving, supporting, and optimizing the AVEVA/OSIsoft PI System infrastructure and analytics capabilities for Upstream industrial operations. Working closely with global business, engineering, operations, maintenance, and IT teams in an agile environment, the role delivers reliable real-time data collection, storage, integration, visualization, and analytics solutions. The Senior PI Analyst transforms operational data into actionable insights that improve asset reliability, operational efficiency, safety, and business decision-making.
What you will do
• Manage and support PI Data Archive, Asset Framework, PI Vision, interfaces, connectors, and analytics.
• Configure PI tags, AF models, asset hierarchies, event frames, calculations, and dashboards.
• Ensure real-time data quality, availability, security, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot PI System, interface, connectivity, performance, and data-flow issues.
• Integrate the PI System with PLC, DCS, SCADA, MES, ERP, reporting, and cloud platforms.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable PI System solutions.
• Collaborate with global agile teams and provide technical guidance and user support.
• Maintain technical documentation, data standards, and system-support procedures.
• Enable operational improvements through analytics, digitalization, and predictive maintenance.
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About you - Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on AVEVA/OSIsoft PI System experience in Oil & Gas, manufacturing, utilities, or a similar industrial environment.
• End-to-end expertise in PI Data Archive, Asset Framework, PI Vision, PI Analytics, Event Frames, and PI client/server tools.
• Experience with PI Web API, PI Integrator, PI Adapters, interfaces, and connectors.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems and data sources, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and data historians.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as OPC, OPC UA, and Modbus.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, stakeholder collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently deliver PI solutions and translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions and insights.
• Ability to work effectively with global, cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
• Experience with PI System Explorer, PI Builder, MQTT, and advanced PI administration tools.
• Knowledge of time-series data, SQL, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.
• Scripting or development experience using Python, PowerShell, or .NET.
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS, cloud data platforms, and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, and industrial cybersecurity.
• Experience supporting Upstream Oil & Gas operations.
• AVEVA PI System accreditation or certification is an advantage.
