Roles and Responsibilities

• Assess existing GE Proficy infrastructure and develop comprehensive migration and upgrade plans.
• Lead end-to-end migration projects, including post-migration support and validation.
• Perform upgrades and migrations of Kepware, GE iHistorian, Plant Applications, and associated modules to the latest supported versions.
• Configure and debug GE Proficy Plant Models, including monitoring and troubleshooting all related services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility, data integrity, and minimal downtime during migrations.
• Design and implement architecture improvements for scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Develop testing protocols, validation plans, and rollback procedures for critical system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with data flows, communication protocols (OPC DA/UA, Modbus, MQTT), and visualization tools.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including system configurations, migration logs, and user guides.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including customers and internal teams, throughout migration and upgrade projects.
• Provide on-call support during go-live periods and occasionally work after hours or weekends during cutovers.

Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with GE Proficy Suite: Kepware, Historian, Plant Applications.
• Proven experience with Historian data migration, Plant Application upgrades, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols: OPC DA/UA, Modbus, MQTT.
• Experience with Windows Server environments, SQL Server, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and backup strategies.
• Expertise in SQL scripting (mandatory); programming in VBScript or PowerShell is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills in industrial automation environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale industrial automation migrations and cross-site deployments.
• Familiarity with industrial visualization tools and plant data workflows.
• Prior experience in project leadership or mentoring technical teams during migration projects.

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