System Analyst

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: System Analyst Location: Woodbridge VA (Hybrid) Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced System Analyst to support OSIsoft PI System infrastructure and data flows.
• Our Client uses Aveva OSIsoft PI, SEEQ, and Microsoft Power BI to provide real and near real-time reporting of time series data from our SCADA systems to meet operational and regulatory reporting requirements., * Ability to install, configure, and upgrade PI System components (PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision, PI Interfaces/Connectors).

• Ability to create and maintain complex visualizations and reports using OSI Pi, sourcing data from the SCADA.
• Ability to integrate Pi system with other systems; and manage, and troubleshoot data flowing from SCADA, PLCs, etc.
• Experience working with PI SQL Client, OLEDB, ODBC, or PI Web API for data integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot data flow issues from interfaces/connectors and monitor server health, performance, and data availability.
• Ability to set up and maintain PI tags, points, and AF models; and validate and ensure data quality.
• Ability to develop naming conventions, hierarchies, and metadata standards.
• Ability to configure event frames and notifications for alarms or KPIs.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and troubleshooting data issues.
• Analytical skills, including the ability to think critically.
• Experience supporting reporting and analytics tools that consume PI (Power BI and Seeq).
• Ability to connect Power BI to multiple data sources (SQL Server, Oracle, Excel, APIs, cloud data).
• Ability to provide operational support and resolve incidents to include regular system backups, patching, and disaster recovery testing and generate performance and health reports.
• Train and support end users in PI Vision.
• Experience developing runbooks, SLAs, and SOPs to support knowledge sharing and redundancy.
• Experience leading projects, including:
• Identifying risks and dependencies between operational tasks and ongoing projects.
• Breaking down tasks into activities, schedules, and durations within a project lifecycle.
• Leading and facilitating collaborative, productive, and efficient project meetings.
• Demonstrated willingness to embrace changing technology landscapes and quickly learn new skills.
• Effective collaborator who proactively explores emerging technologies that may benefit the organization.
• Ability to mentor and review the work of another team member., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of Pi system infrastructure and administration, Pi AF, and SCADA systems.
• Three years of relevant experience, preferably within a water utility.