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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote historian in Mount Prospect, IL is $85,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,100.00 and $104,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Historian researches, analyzes, and interprets historical data while working remotely. They may write articles, create reports, fact-check historical information, or contribute to documentaries, museums, or academic projects. Common tasks include archival research, data analysis, and digital preservation. This role is often found in educational institutions, research firms, or freelance projects. Strong research skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with digital archives are essential.

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To thrive as a Remote Historian, you need a solid background in historical research, analysis, and writing, often supported by a degree in history or a related discipline. Familiarity with digital archival tools, citation management systems, and online databases is commonly expected, and experience with virtual collaboration platforms is also valuable. Excellent communication, time management, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for excelling in a remote environment. These skills enable effective research, contribution to collaborative projects, and successful completion of assignments while working independently.

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Project Leader Application Support

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Lake Forest, IL • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Packaging Corporation Of America rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 120 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Responsibilities:
Position is primarily focused on support for applications, data historian (PI/PARCView) and  setup/interfaces between OT and business networks  for ten Paper Mills located throughout the United States. Environments include SQL Server, MS Windows/AD, OSI/PI and PARCView.  Successful candidates will need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced industrial environment.  Some travel is involved on a project by project basis.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent field of study.
• Experience with the following:

  • Supporting/communicating/Interfacing to control networks/PLC’s (PI-OPCDA, PI-OPCHA, PI-OPCUA)
  • Software/application development using various development kits/tools (PI-OLE, PI-SDK or PIAFSDK)
  • Data Historian Software (OSI/PI)
    • Create/manage points
    • Configure/support Interfaces
    • User access
    • System management/installation/support
  • SQL Server database 2017+
    • Writing SQL queries.
    • Creating stored procedures / functions / views
  • Pluses for the following experience
    1. VB.Net / C#, .NET framework 4+
    2. Source control, preferably Git
    3. Web Development Experience
      • ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Blazor
      • JavaScript, JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS
      • HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap
      • Mobile web development

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4-8 years of experience using data historians, interfacing/communicating with control networks, software development

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:

  • Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
  • Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
  • Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving and detailed requirements-gathering.
  • Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change.

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