Job Description
Job Title
Lead Specialist, PIMS
Reportingto
Section Head, Digitalization Infrastructure
Business Unit/Function
Phosphate BU/TCI
Department
CI/Digitalization
Direct Reports
NA
Budget/Size
Grade
M11
Job Family
Sub Family
Position Type
Specialist
Role Profile Number
Job Purpose
The Lead Specialist, PIMS/PI is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the organization's Process Information Management Systems (PIMS) and Plant Information (PI) infrastructure. This role supports the digitalization strategy by ensuring effective data flow between OT and IT networks, enhancing data accessibility, and providing reliable data for operational analysis and improvements. The specialist will help transform plant data into useful insights to support digitalization initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
PIMS/PI System Administration & Support:
- Administer and optimize Yokogawa Exaquantum and OSI PI historian Applications, including reviewing error logs, conducting system health checks, and managing backups.
- Configure and maintain PI DataLink, develop PI Asset Framework structures, PI Vision dashboards, and utilize the PI Business Integration tool.
- Maintain Yokogawa Alarm Report & Analytics and Sequence of Event Recorder systems.
Data Integration & Digitalization Support
- Support the integration of data between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) networks for digitalization initiatives.
- Maintain understanding of various layers in the OT network and their connectivity to IT systems for data flow.
- Collaborate with the Digitalization - Infrastructure team to align PIMS/PI systems with digital infrastructure needs.
Reporting & Analytics Assistance
- Create essential Production Reports, Alarm Reports, and Process Graphics within OSI PI and Yokogawa Exaquantum.
- Provide data support to data scientists and operational teams, helping them leverage PIMS/PI data for analysis and improvement initiatives.
Technical Support & Collaboration
- Act as a technical point of contact for departments regarding process information systems, offering guidance and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with ICT personnel to ensure efficient data transfer and system interoperability.
- Support best practices in process data management and integration for digitalization goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Communication, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Control, or a related engineering/technical discipline.
Minimum Experience
10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with hands-on experience in the administration, development, and integration of PIMS/PI systems (e.g., OSI PI, Yokogawa Exaquantum).
Experience in OT/IT data integration projects and supporting digitalization initiatives.
Skills
Ma’aden High-Performance Competencies:
Comprehend OT architecture, Develop and Manage SQL databases, Conduct Data Analytics, Power BI, PIMS systems, Integrate Plant Data, Collaborate with ICT personnels
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