Senior App Consultant (PI)

Description
See Your Future in Our Future. As an independent systems integrator, InflexionPoint, LLC specializes in process control, manufacturing intelligence, cyber security, and industrial networking. InflexionPoint provides services and solutions from initial requirements definition and system design through the implementation and commissioning of plant-wide systems. The cornerstone of our commitment to building long-term relationships with our customers is making every interaction an outstanding experience. At each step we strive to create lasting relationships built on quality, service, and responsiveness.

InflexionPoint is currently looking for a Sr. Application Consultant. As a Senior Application Consultant, you will be an integral part of our company's client-facing team, responsible for installing, integrating, troubleshooting and configuring the AVEVA PI system in a variety of industries, including, but not limited to, oil and gas, power generation, & water/wastewater.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination with various teams such as server and network team, business users, SMEs, project managers, stake holders and PI support team members
PI server hardware upgrade and interface migration, data migration and backup validation
PI system support during burn in period, issue management, handover to support post cutover and burn in period. Support during hardware and system review for operation readiness
PI Collective upgrade and cutover from existing system
PI layered products upgrade with PI server such as AF system, ACE
System Integration testing
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
Train users to use AVEVA PI software
Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.
Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
Advise customer about or perform maintenance of software system.
Keeping abreast of new technologies and developments in related area of responsibility
Requirements
Education, Certifications and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience administering a PI system and Asset Framework components including analysis, event frames, and notifications, preferably with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Minimum 5 years experience in Power Generation Industry, Midstream and Upstream Operations
Proven customer consulting experience, including requirements gathering and solution delivery
Hands-on experience with AVEVA PI Server and PI Collectives in production environments
Strong proficiency with PI Vision for data visualization and dashboard development
Experience using AVEVA Connect for data management and integration
Working knowledge of PI ProcessBook and PI DataLink for reporting and analysis
Expertise in PI archive migration and system upgrades
Solid PI system administration skills, including security, configuration, and maintenance
Experience configuring and managing PI-to-PI data replication
Knowledge of PI OPC Interfaces (UA and DA) for real-time data connectivity
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus
VBA scripting experience for automation and data manipulation
Understanding of PI Buffering concepts to ensure data reliability and performance
Ability to optimize PI system performance and troubleshoot data flow issues
PowerShell scripting skills for system administration and automation

Preferred Experience

PE License
PI Interfaces and Connectors (Ovation, iFIX, etc.)