Data Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: System Administrator – OSIsoft PI Data Historian Job Description

This role focuses on administering and supporting the OSIsoft PI data historian and Asset Framework in an operational environment, preferably within an electric generating facility. The System Administrator will manage data from multiple sources, ensure high data quality, develop tools and reports for analytics, and serve as the primary point of contact for PI-related issues. The position requires strong technical expertise, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while providing timely, well-judged decisions.

• Administer and support the OSIsoft PI data historian and Asset Framework (AF) in an operational environment, preferably within a power generation facility.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all PI administrative tasks, ensuring reliable and efficient operation of the historian environment.
• Act as the first point of contact for site personnel and ROC Analysts to resolve PI issues, including non-functional data points, Asset Framework questions, and data access requests.
• Access, integrate, and present data from multiple sources such as SCADA systems, Excel, and other data platforms using effective data management techniques.
• Develop tools, reports, notifications, calculated points, event frames, and related PI-based solutions to support operational and analytical needs.
• Troubleshoot historian components, communication components, and network connectivity issues to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot communications and system issues associated with plant controls, the historian, and communication components.
• Support the addition of new sites and site data into the PI system, including configuration and integration activities.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, planning work effectively and prioritizing issues that require immediate attention versus those that can be addressed over time.
• Collaborate and interface with ROC, M&D, Renewable Operations, Commercial Optimization, site personnel, IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and implement solutions.
• Ensure a high standard of data quality across all historical and analytics systems, implementing best practices and controls.
• Use scripting languages and other methods to extract data from various sources for analysis and reporting.
• Stay current on relevant industry trends and technology developments related to data historians, analytics, and operational technology.
• Produce business cases to justify financial investment decisions, technology tools, and system upgrades related to the PI environment and associated systems.
• Apply strategic and tactical thinking to design and implement solutions that address current and emerging fleet issues.
• Make timely decisions using seasoned judgment and demonstrate personal responsibility in handling critical issues.
• Promote teamwork and model shared values, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Creatively solve issues, think outside the box, and identify innovative ways to meet operational and fleet analytics needs.
• Build strong working relationships and act as a team player in cross-functional initiatives and projects.

• Hands-on experience as a System Administrator for OSIsoft PI data historian, including Asset Framework (AF), preferably in an electric generating facility or other operational environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using OSIsoft PI and Asset Framework (AF).
• Experience with data management techniques to access, integrate, and present data from multiple sources such as SCADA and Excel.
• Proficiency in the use of scripting languages (for example, Python) and other methods for extracting data from various sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and other productivity applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues in support of historian and related systems.
• Experience troubleshooting communications and system issues associated with plant controls, historian, and communication components.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including planning and prioritization.
• Ability to make timely decisions, apply seasoned judgment, and demonstrate personal responsibility.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically when solving problems and designing solutions.
• Accountability for ensuring a high standard of data quality in historical and analytics systems.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and quickly build effective working relationships.
• Commitment to staying current on industry trends and technology developments relevant to data historians and analytics.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with IT infrastructure components that support the PI historian, including both hardware and software, is desired.
• Experience with SCADA configuration is desired.
• Experience with screen development and graphics for operational or analytical displays is desired.
• Experience with visualization software such as Power BI and Tableau is desired.
• Ability to produce well-structured business cases to justify financial investment decisions, technology tools, and upgrades.
• Experience working in or supporting power generation or similar industrial environments is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve issues, think outside the box, and identify innovative solutions to operational challenges.
• Experience promoting teamwork and contributing positively to a collaborative work culture.

The role is based onsite at an energy center, working directly within an operational environment that relies on real-time and historical data from power generation or similar facilities. The System Administrator will collaborate closely with operations, control room teams, maintenance and diagnostic centers, renewable operations, commercial optimization groups, IT personnel, and external vendors. The environment involves working with industrial control systems, SCADA systems, data historians, and analytics tools, requiring attention to detail, adherence to operational procedures, and responsiveness to system issues as they arise.

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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