OSI PI Historian Engineer

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) - where brilliant people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success.

People are the heart of our business. We support each other and work as a team, globally and locally to deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. We live in more than 70 countries, speak multiple languages and work with over 6,000 customers on almost every continent. We use the power of technology to deliver technology services that move the world.

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Position Overview

DXC Technology is seeking an OSI PI Historian Engineer to join its OT / Digital Systems team in Perth. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the OSIsoft PI System for varied clients/projects, ensuring high availability of operational data, and assisting in delivering insight from this data to operations, engineering, and IT stakeholders. The role bridges operations technology and information technology.

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Key Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and manage core OSI PI components:

o PI Data Archive

o PI Asset Framework (AF)

o Interfaces/connectors to SCADA, DCS, PLCs, OPC / MQTT etc.

o PI Vision or other visualization tools

• Develop and maintain AF templates, event frames, analytical calculations, and dashboards to support operations, maintenance, asset performance.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, performance, and system health (health checks, backups, interface uptime).
• Troubleshoot data flow issues, latency, missing data, interface failures, and coordinate resolution with OT and IT teams.
• Support integration of PI with enterprise systems (ERP/MES/Data Lakes) where needed.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and ensure PI system supports operational decision making.
• Develop documentation, standard operating procedures, and best practice guidelines.
• Plan and manage upgrades, patches, security compliance.

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Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems or equivalent.
• Several years of hands on experience with OSI PI system administration and development (including PI AF, PI Vision, Interfaces).
• Strong understanding of industrial networks / protocols (OPC, Modbus, MQTT, etc.).
• Good Windows Server / networking knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues; strong analytical, problem solving skills.
• Clear communication skills; ability to liaise with operations/engineering/IT stakeholders.

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Desirable / Nice to Have

• Experience working in mining, utilities, oil & gas, or similar heavy industry sectors common in WA.
• Scripting / automation skills (PowerShell, Python, SQL).
• Experience integrating PI with cloud or data analytics platforms.
• PI System certifications or vendor training (AVEVA / OSIsoft).
• FIFO / site experience or willingness to travel to remote sites if needed.

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Work Conditions & Benefits

• Access to internal learning / training programs (DXC University, etc.).
• Health & wellness benefits, employee assistance program.
• Study leave / financial support for further education/certifications.
• Diversity & inclusion culture, community impact programs.

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