Software Consultant – Experience in OSIsoft PI
Cognizant Technology Solutions in LSMG is seeking a Software Consultant who could join our team of Engineering professionals in a permanent role. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you are excited by change and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!
Job Location: Muskegon, MI
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead OSIsoft/AVEVA PI engineer to support the OSI PI commissioning, site training, and helping client to champion PI at site.
- Perform front-end studies and Deep Dives with global clients, consulting with the clients directly on PI System deployment and integration strategies.
- Collaborate with the Business Development team to understand potential projects and scope.
- Understand industry trends, product capabilities, and customer requirements.
- Set and track KPIs for the team and address challenges when they arise.
- Have excellent knowledge of SCADA, PLC, OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians, MES systems, and DCS Based control systems, including network topology concepts.
- Possess an expert understanding of PI Architecture.
- Support PI Projects and Systems with a minimum of 48 months of experience.
- Have a superior understanding of operational principles of RtReports and create templates for customers.
- Implement, configure and troubleshoot OSI PI Interfaces including but not limited to OPC DA, PItoPI, RDBMS, UFL, EMDVB, and SISBatch.
- Have an advanced understanding of how SQL Databases are set up & administered with respect to PI systems, in addition to Oracle installation, query, and view structuring.
- Write instructions for installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of interfaces, in line with our standard and OSI recommendations.
- Draft Validation document lifecycle, including installation/operational qualification and design specification creation and execution across multiple successful projects.
- Provide resourcing estimates and technical configurations of client quotations to the Business Development Team.
- Coordinate work with vendors and contractors during project conception and implementation stages.
- Carry out all functions of System Analysts and Software Consultants, providing necessary Engineering support.
- Work with clients to understand, agree, and implement technical requirements.
- Provide client operational support to the SLA Team.
- Manage smaller projects from conception to completion.
- Manage project timelines in conjunction with the PM.
- Anticipate issues involving quality and timeliness of project deliverables.
- Make decisions regarding implementation, configuration, and installation of PI systems on client sites.
- Perform all work of a System Analyst and Software Consultant.
- May receive tasks, duties, technical guidance, or learning objectives from the Regional Manager.
- May be assigned work by the Project Manager.
- May be tasked with providing input for quotations or proposals in conjunction with Business Development.
- Work is reviewed and evaluated by Regional Manager, with input from the Project Manager and Account Manager.
- Comply with ISO 27001 Information Security Management System requirements.
- Comply with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
- Ensure that the needs and requirements of internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.
- Help develop and improve internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates, and improvement ideas.
Required Qualifications:
- Expert understanding of OSIsoft/AVEVA PI.
- Collaborate with the Business Development team to understand potential projects and scope.
- Understanding of industry trends, product capabilities, and customer requirements.
- Setting and tracking of KPIs for the team.
- Excellent knowledge of SCADA, PLC, OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians, MES systems, and DCS Based control systems.
- Expert understanding of PI Architecture.
- 36 months minimum supporting PI Projects and Systems.
- Superior understanding of operational principles of RtReports.
- Highly competent in implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting OSI PI Interfaces.
- Advanced understanding of SQL Databases with respect to PI systems.
- Ability to write instructions for installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of interfaces.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position depends on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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