PI Systems Analyst at Mondi Group

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