GE Proficy Engineer

Northern Base
Plano, TX, United States
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Vbscript Communications Protocols Data Integrity Data Migration Software Debugging Hyper-V Microsoft SQL Server Windows Servers Modbus Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) OLE for Process Control Windows PowerShell
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Job description

  • Assess existing GE Proficy infrastructure and develop comprehensive migration plans
  • Lead end-to-end GE Proficy migrations and provide post-migration support
  • Upgrade and migrate Kepware, GE iHistorian, Plant Applications, and related modules
  • Configure GE Proficy Plant Model and troubleshoot Plant Applications services and logs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility and data integrity
  • Design and implement architecture changes for scalability and performance
  • Develop testing protocols, validation plans, and rollback procedures
  • Troubleshoot data flows and industrial communication protocols including OPC, MQTT, and Modbus
  • Maintain detailed project documentation, migration logs, configurations, and user guides
  • Provide after-hours/weekend support during migration and cutover activities
  • Provide on-call support during go-live periods

Requirements

Visa Type: USC / GC / GC EAD Only Must-Have Skills:

  • GE Proficy Suite Kepware, Historian, Plant Applications
  • GE Proficy Plant Model Configuration
  • Historian Data Migration
  • Plant Applications Upgrades & Migration
  • SQL Scripting Mandatory
  • SQL Server
  • Industrial Protocols OPC DA/UA, Modbus, MQTT
  • Windows Server
  • VMware / Hyper-V
  • Industrial Automation Systems
  • System Architecture & Migration Planning
  • Troubleshooting & Log Debugging
  • Data Flow & Communication Troubleshooting, * 7+ years of experience with GE Proficy Suite
  • VBScript and PowerShell
  • Backup strategies
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities
  • Experience with industrial automation environments

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