PI Systems Analyst at Mondi Group

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Purpose of the position

Perform the function of PI/MIS Specialist across MSA mills, performing systems automation and digitalization

Position ID

(50032764)50055926

Job Grade

DLOWER

Specific Experience

• A minimum of 4 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the pulp and paper industry).

• DCS, Pulp and Paper knowledge will be an added advantage.

• Networking and IT infrastructure knowledge will be an added advantage.

Qualifications & Expertise

• Matric (Maths and Physical Science)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Functional Outputs

• PI Server/PI AF

• Be able to plan, support, and maintain PI servers, including security, archive sizing and tuning

• Be able to plan, support, and maintain other OSISoft components, such as Module Database/AF, PI SDK (Software Development Kit), PI AF (Asset Framework) SDK (Software Development Kit), PI OLEDB (Object Linking and Embedding), PI ICU

• 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/edit reports using Excel and SSRS (Sequel Server Reporting Services)

• Develop/edit Process Book Visualizations

• Create PI Notifications

• Create AF (Asset Framework) hierarchy using S88/S95 standards (design philosophy for process control)

• Design databases/elements/notifications/analysis templates

• Create asset based analytics and rollup calculations

• Design and implement data visualization through Process Book, Data Link and SSRS

• Ensure operation of system (Uptime) and data backups

• Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly system manager tasks

• Perform system recoveries, upgrades, and vendor patches/security patches as needed

• Perform standby duties and after hours call outs

• Providing training for end-users and system administrators

• Monitoring of related integration jobs utilizing Windows Event Log, NetIQ, Windows NT Scheduler and various commercial-off-the-shelf scheduling tools and utilities.

• Administrator for various applications that could receive data from PI and including business data administration, configuration/setup, report writing, and security administration.

• Provide high level support and solutions to end users

Competencies

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

• PI System Administration for IT Professional

• Building PI System Assets & Analytics with Asset Framework

• Visualising PI System Data

• C#, SQL Server

• Advanced Excel Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of programing (C#,VBA, VB6).

• Strong knowledge of SQL Server programming and Database Design

• Understanding of PI UDS (Upload/Download Software).

• Ability to communicate effectively – both written and verbal.

• Team Player.

• Display a high level of integrity and accuracy.

Values

• Acting with Integrity

• Passion for Performance

• Caring