At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain AVEVA PI data systems for real-time data reporting.
- Company: Join a respected company with a strong focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data availability and contextualisation.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by optimising data systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of experience with AVEVA PI systems and data integration in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Blackfield Associates are partnering with a long standing client in their search for an AVEVA PI Engineer. Develop and maintain site Aveva PI data historian systems to support data reporting and making data readily available in near real-time. Integrate legacy site process control systems and manufacturing equipment into the PI System. Assist PI users in retrieving data from manufacturing systems (e.g. DeltaV) and support development of PI Vision displays. Support the site in development of data contextualization models to fit the needs of the business.
Responsibilities
- Act as the principal SME and System Administrator working to deploy and maintain the site PI systems.
- Manage maintenance activities on the site PI systems ensuring system health, integrity, and availability.
- Ensure the system is maintained in a validated state, following site procedures.
- Work closely with the wider Automation Team and Manufacturing Teams to improve data availability and contextualization.
- Manage definition of project scopes, identifying best solutions and developing data acquisition strategies using the most appropriate/optimal technologies.
Skills required
- In-depth knowledge and experience (>5 years) configuring and administering Aveva PI Historian systems.
- Deep understanding and practical experience of data integration solution in a manufacturing setting.
- Proficient in implementing effective data contextualization and presentation solutions for process/shop-floor data to meet the needs of various business personas.
- Sound knowledge of industry standard control systems such as DCS and PLCs (preference is for knowledge of DeltaV and Siemens process control solutions).
- Knowledge of batch process and the implementation of the ISA S-88 standard.
- Working knowledge of software maintenance in a regulated environment (preference for work experience with GMP, GAMP in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment).
- Ability to perform administrative tasks in automation systems (E.g., DeltaV, PI, Infobatch).
AVEVA PI Engineer in North East employer: Blackfield Associates
At Blackfield Associates, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. As an AVEVA PI Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing data availability and contextualisation for our clients. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on maintaining a validated state of systems, we ensure that our team members thrive while making a meaningful impact in the biopharmaceutical sector.
