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Mississippi Power Co

The Data Historian System Administrator serves as the SPC Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the ... Enable self-service access through PI DataLink, PI Web API, PI AF SDK, PI Integrator, the IP.21 ...

Southern Company

The Data Historian System Administrator serves as the SPC Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the ... Enable self-service access through PI DataLink, PI Web API, PI AF SDK, PI Integrator, the IP.21 ...

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GeoSCADA Software Engineer

Johns Creek, GA · On-site

Familiar withoperational data historians (e.g., AVEVA, Wonderware, OSI PI, etc.). * Experienceconfiguring and troubleshooting industry standard communication protocols suchas Modbus, OPC UA/DA, DNP3 ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for osi pi data historian in the United States is $86,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an OSI PI Data Historian?

An OSI PI Data Historian is a specialized software system developed by OSIsoft (now part of AVEVA) that collects, stores, and manages large volumes of real-time data from industrial equipment and processes. It enables organizations to capture time-series data, such as temperature, pressure, or flow rates, from sensors and control systems across their operations. The PI System allows users to analyze historical and real-time data for monitoring, reporting, and optimizing industrial performance, making it a vital tool in industries like oil & gas, utilities, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OSI PI Data Historian?

To excel as an OSI PI Data Historian specialist, you need a solid background in industrial automation, data management, and process engineering, often supported by a degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with the OSIsoft PI System, data integration tools, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell—as well as relevant certifications—is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure reliable data collection, effective system maintenance, and actionable insights for operational efficiency in industrial environments.

What are some common challenges faced by OSI PI Data Historian professionals when integrating with other industrial systems?

OSI PI Data Historian professionals often encounter challenges related to data integration, such as ensuring compatibility between diverse industrial protocols, managing large volumes of real-time data, and maintaining data accuracy during transfers. Additionally, coordinating with IT and operations teams to implement secure and reliable data flows can be complex, especially in environments with legacy systems. Proactive communication and a solid understanding of both the PI System and the connected assets are key to overcoming these integration hurdles.

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Infographic showing various Osi Pi Data Historian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,335 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Industrial Data Historian Administrator

New York, NY • On-site

First Soft Solutions
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Industrial Data Historian Administrator to manage and support a large-scale, mission-critical operational data environment supporting Electric, Gas, and Steam Control Centers.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial historian administration, high availability, disaster recovery, system integration, automation, analytics, and 24x7 production support. The environment includes more than 1.5 million operational data tags and requires strong troubleshooting, performance management, and enterprise integration capabilities.

Work Model: Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday through Thursday; Remote Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain enterprise historian infrastructure supporting 1.5M+ data tags.
  • Support Data Archive, Asset Framework, visualization, interfaces, analytics, notifications, and event frameworks.
  • Implement and support high availability, failover, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Configure and troubleshoot PI-to-PI, OPC DA/UA, DNP3, RDBMS, APIs, and enterprise integrations.
  • Design dashboards, reports, analytics, and operational visualizations.
  • Develop automation and integrations using PowerShell, C#, .NET, SQL, SSIS, SDKs, and APIs.
  • Monitor system health, performance, data quality, interfaces, and application availability.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Support SCADA, OMS, Control Center, and related operational applications.
  • Maintain technical documentation, procedures, runbooks, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Follow ITIL processes and use ServiceNow for incident, change, and problem management.
  • Participate in scheduled 24x7x365 on-call support.
  • Coordinate with operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, and business teams.

Required Skills

  • Strong experience with PI Data Archive, Asset Framework, PI Vision, Interfaces, Analytics, Notifications, and Event Frames.
  • Experience with OPC DA/UA, DNP3, RDBMS, PI-to-PI, and enterprise integrations.
  • Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
  • Experience with C#, .NET, Visual Studio, SQL, SSIS, APIs, SDKs, and Power BI.
  • Experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support skills.
  • Experience supporting 24x7 mission-critical environments.
  • Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Power BI and Power Automate.
  • Azure DevOps and CI/CD.
  • ServiceNow and ITIL.
  • .NET Framework 4.6+ and .NET 8+.
  • Utility, SCADA, Control Center, or critical infrastructure experience.
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First Soft Solutions custom application Development and Maintenance Services are designed to enable you to lower the total cost of ownership and the required quality for your application. While all application Development Outsourcing is Technically custom, The difference is that packaged applications were designed with a general set of features to be used by a broad range of users. Custom application development is capable of producing practically any feature you may desire for your site. Time and money are virtually the only limiting factors. Our goal is to provide Clients with the Solution that fits their specific and unique needs while giving them the knowledge they need to operate and maintain the New Systems and Software. Our allegiance is to the best solution for our Clients. Our experience and knowledgeable consultants are ready to go above and beyond expectations to assist you in obtaining your goals. We can also provides expert project management throughout the entire project life cycle.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

East Brunswick, NJ, US

Year founded

2006

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