Aveva / OSI PI Administrator

The AVEVA/ OSIsoft PI Administrator supports, maintains, and manages the life cycle of key manufacturing systems - specifically AVEVA / OSIsoft PI suite of applications. The individual acts as a trusted subject matter expert for the AVEVA / OSIsoft PI technologies and performs activities such as tag maintenance, interface support, programming, server management, client software support, preparing and delivering end-user training, and continuous process improvement initiatives., * Work on following activities in AVEVA OSI PI systems -

• System administration
• Tag maintenance
• Process data collection (PI interface, connector or adapter management)
• Upgrades of components in PI suite of products
• Develop and manage Asset Frameworks
• Work using Calculation Engines (ACE, Edict, AF Analytics)
• Manage data using Aveva Connect
• Work on developing displays and analytics using PI Vision and/or DataLink
• Development using PI Web APIs and AF SDK, PI SQL and OLEDB
• .Net development with Visual Studio and VB.Net and/ or C# or ANSI SQL queries
• PI Manual Logger
• Mobile Operator Rounds (IntelaTrac)
• Server management (Windows server install, upgrade, and software support)
• Prepare training material and deliver end-user training on PI systems

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

• Sigmafine(PIMSoft)
• Understanding of mass balances
• Understanding of chemical processes
• Understand how to construct and maintain models
• Laboratory Environment
• LIMS - Experience supporting Thermo SampleManger
• Chromatography - Experience supporting Agilent OpenLab

• 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment working with process control systems and historians.
• Experience with OPC DA, HDA and UA standard protocols.

• Proven hands-on experience in AVEVA/ OSIsoft PI suite of products such as: + o Data Archive o Tag Management o PI Interfaces, Connectors and Adapter o Use of PI ACE, Edict, Asset Framework and Analytics o AVEVA Connect/ PI Cloud Connect o PI Vision, PI DataLink o PI Manual Logger o PI Web API and AF SDK o PI SQL and OLEDB o Mobile Operator (IntelaTrac)

• Must have strong troubleshooting skills for technical issues
• Experience in .Net development with Visual Studio in VB .Net and/ or C#
• Experience in writing ANSI SQL queries
• Strong foundation in Windows server and software management
• Strong understanding of different network architectures and topologies including firewalls
• Experience is developing end-user training material and delivering training for up to 20 participants
• Strong business-facing communication skills with the ability to act as an effective liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, external consultants, and support partners.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 tools, Microsoft Copilot, process documentation tools, user training.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience of working in Chemicals or Process Manufacturing industry

Behaviors

• Analytical and solution-oriented problem solver.
• Strong communicator capable of interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, governance, and user enablement.
• Effective trainer, mentor, and change champion supporting business adoption of new technologies and processes.

Minimum Required Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering / mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines, including technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or operations
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
• Good understanding of strategic and new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models
• Understanding of agile methods and processes, and capability of supporting agile project teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt

The range for this position is $116,781 - $160,573 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) is a leading global provider of hyper pure polysilicon, an essential material used in the semiconductor and solar industries. From smartphones in your pocket to satellites in orbit, our materials play a foundational role in modern technology.

At HSC, employees do work that matters. Team members are part of a safety focused organization that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. Rooted in Michigan for more than 65 years, HSC continues to evolve through innovation, operational discipline and a strong commitment to its people and communities.

This role contributes to HSC’s ongoing work and long-term success by supporting teams, processes and priorities that keep operations running effectively.