IT - AVEVA PI Specialist

Arconic is currently in search of IT-AVEVA PI Specialist to join our Global Rolled Products (GRP) Team in Bettendorf, IA. 

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding and documentation of the current AVEVA PI platform footprint 
• Provide AVEVA/PI Development and Administration expertise
• Help standardize the PI analytics platform across GRP
• Effectively utilize IT project methodology, processes and tools to deliver innovative solutions 
• Provide day-to-day production support for Aveva PI applications including PI interfaces (OPC DA, UFL, BatchFL, PI Perf Mon, RDBMS, and PI to PI), PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework, PI Asset Analytics, PI Event Frames, PI Vision, and PI Notifications.
• Create, monitor, and provide maintenance for PI system tags, Asset Analytics, and AF Structure to meet defined standards.
• Ensure issues are properly documented, classified and escalated as appropriate
• Provide support on project teams to deliver new functionality
• Provide training other IT and end users

Key Objectives 

• Support and Administer the AVEVA/PI system implementation and related projects
• Work with IT and Operations teams to execute innovative / operational data intensive projects
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain Technical Knowledge repository
• Work with infrastructure teams to ensure stable and optimal performance of the AVEVA PI platform
• Collaborate / coordinate system changes and best practices implemented with counterparts across the BU

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science from an accredited institution
• Five years of IT experience working with and/or supporting AVEVA/PI environment
• Be able to analyze, understand, clearly document business processes and operational requirements
• Experience with the installing, monitoring, maintaining, and updating Aveva PI System security and patches
• Technical knowledge of networks and firewalls to work with Network engineers to collect data into PI
• Experience in developing and documenting best practice designs incorporating the full AVEVA (OSlsoft) stack
• Understanding of PLC communication including Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, Rockwell FTGW and Kepware
• Experience with creating, tuning, and monitoring SQL queries and servers
• Experience with Active Directory Security
• Experience in SQL Programming (SQL, or Oracle PL/SQL) 
• Experience in .Net, C#, or Java programming
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong relationship skills and ability to interact with IT, Business, customers, and management
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

This position is subject to Export Control Law

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.