PI System Engineer (AVEVA)
Aberdeen (Hybrid) | Fully Remote Considered | £750-£850 per day (Inside IR35) | 6 months
An experienced PI System Engineer (AVEVA) is required to support a major PI System migration and consolidation programme. This is a hands-on contract role focused on the integration, migration, optimisation and stabilisation of complex PI environments across OT and IT landscapes.
This opportunity offers the chance to work on a high-impact transformation programme involving critical industrial data infrastructure. You will play a key role in delivering migration activities, system integrations and post-deployment support while helping to ensure business continuity and data integrity throughout the project life cycle.
Why Join?
Competitive day rate of £750-£850 per dayHybrid working with flexibility for fully remote candidatesOpportunity to work on a large-scale PI consolidation and migration programmeTechnical ownership across architecture, integration and migration activitiesKey Responsibilities
Install, configure and commission AVEVA PI System components including PI Data Archive, Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision and PI InterfacesDesign and implement PI-to-PI integrations across network and security boundariesLead migration activities involving PI AF databases, PI Analytics, Event Frames and PI Vision displaysExecute backup, restoration and validation activities while maintaining data integrity throughout migrationConfigure and migrate OT PI Interfaces and validate end-to-end data flowsImplement PI security best practices including identity management and access controlSupport testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning and hypercare activities following migrationProduce and maintain clear technical documentation covering configurations, migration activities and operational proceduresRequirements
Proven experience delivering AVEVA PI System implementations, upgrades and migration projectsStrong knowledge of PI Data Archive, Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision and PI InterfacesHands-on experience with PI-to-PI architectures and data migration activitiesExperience working across OT and IT environments, including DMZ and Level 4 architecturesStrong understanding of PI security, access control and governance best practicesAbility to work independently within a structured programme environmentStrong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skillsDesirable Experience
Previous involvement in large-scale PI consolidation, integration or divestment programmesExperience working with third-party PI CollectivesKnowledge of industrial network segmentation, Purdue Model and ISA-95 frameworksExperience supporting critical operational technology environmentsKey Details
Role: PI System Engineer (AVEVA)Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid)Remote Working: Fully remote candidates will be consideredRate: £750-£850 per dayContract Length: 6 monthsWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our Client are an equal opportunities employer. Xpertise is acting as an employment agency & business.
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Right to work in the UK is required for this role.