PI Developer at Mondi Group

Purpose of the position: 

• Reporting into the Manager: Analyst Business Production Technologies, the incumbent will perform the function of PI/MIS across MSA mills, performing systems automation and digitalization  

Qualifications & Expertise:

•   Matric (Maths and Physical Science)
•   PI System Administration for IT Professional
•   Building PI System Assets & Analytics with Asset Framework
•   Visualising PI System Data
•   Tertiary qualification Information Technology or Programming or equivalent (NQF 5)

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-3 year relevant experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the pulp and paper industry)
• DCS, OPC Server, Pulp and Paper knowledge will be an added advantage
• Networking and IT/OT infrastructure knowledge will be an added advantage

Functional Outputs:

• PI Server/PI AF
• Maintain and Support PI Interfaces: PI OPC (Object Linking and Embedding) for Process Control), PI RDBMS (Relational Database), PI to PI interface, PI SNMP interface
• Tag configuration and setup
• Develop and Maintain reports using Excel and SSRS (Sequel Server Reporting Services)
• Develop and Maintain Process Book Visualizations
• Maintain and Create PI Notifications
• Assist with PI Processbook/PI AF and Explorer installations and Connections
• Providing on-call emergency support for High Priority issues and other business critical situations in a fast-paced environment
• Providing training for end-users and system administrators
• Provide support to end users

Competencies:

• Excel Knowledge
• PI Datalink
• Knowledge of programing (C#, VBA, VB6)
• Knowledge of SQL Server programming and Database Design
• Understanding of PI UDS (Upload/Download Software)
• Understanding PI System Architecture and integration from various data sources to PI
• Ability to communicate effectively – both written and verbal
• Team Player
• Display a high level of integrity and accuracy