GE Proficy Engineer

Techvilla Solutions

Plano, TX

Posted On: Mar 02, 2026

Posted On: Mar 02, 2026

Job Overview

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

6 - 10 Years

Salary

Depends on Experience

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Travel Requirement

0%

Required Skills

  • GE Proficy Suite
  • SQL
  • OPC DA/UA
  • Modbus
Job Description
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.

Job ID: TS420652


Posted By

Vivek

Information Technology Recruiter